Definition of Anamorphism

1. Noun. The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes.

Exact synonyms: Anamorphosis
Generic synonyms: Evolution, Organic Evolution, Phylogenesis, Phylogeny

2. Noun. Metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals.
Generic synonyms: Metamorphism
Antonyms: Katamorphism

3. Noun. A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner.
Exact synonyms: Anamorphosis
Generic synonyms: Copy

Definition of Anamorphism

1. n. A distorted image.

Medical Definition of Anamorphism

1. 1. A distorted image. 2. A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending. Origin: Gr. Again + form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anamorphism

anamneses
anamnesis
anamnesis
anamnestic
anamnestic
anamnestic reaction
anamnestic reaction
anamnestic response
anamnestic response
anamnionic
Anamniota
anamniotic
anamorph
anamorphic
anamorphism (current term)
anamorphism (current term)
anamorphosis
anamorphosis
anamorphosy
anan
anan
anana
ananaphylaxis
ananas
ananas
ananases
ananastasia
Ananas comosus
anancasm
anancastia

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