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Definition of Anamorphosis

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

2. 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.

Definition of Anamorphosis

1. n. A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image.

Medical Definition of Anamorphosis

1. 1. A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image. 2. Same as Anamorphism. 3. A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration. Origin: Gr, fr. To form anew; again + to form; form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anamorphosis

anamnesis anamnestic anamnestic anamnestic reaction anamnestic reaction anamnestic response anamnestic response anamnionic Anamniota anamniotic

anamorph anamorphic anamorphism anamorphism anamorphosis (current term) anamorphosis (current term) anamorphosy anan anan anana

ananaphylaxis ananas ananas ananases ananastasia Ananas comosus anancasm anancastia anancastic anancastic personality

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