What is the definition of Hysterotely? | Dictionary.net

HYSTEROTELY

\hˈɪstəɹˌə͡ʊtli], \hˈɪstəɹˌə‍ʊtli], \h_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌəʊ_t_l_i]\

Definitions of HYSTEROTELY

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

Sort: Oldest first

[Greek] The retention or manifestation of larval characters in pupa or imago, or of pupal characters in imago; metathetely, opp. prothetely.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

Word of the day

Snake's-head

Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

View More

Nearby Words