English Explanatory Dictionary

paedomorphy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The retention or emergence of juvenile characteristics in an adult organism.

Word forms

paedomorphy pedomorphy

Etymology

From paedo- + -morphy, after paedomorphic.

Synonyms

paedomorphism paedomorphosis
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