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Definition of Hemimetabolous
1. Adjective. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult.
Exact synonyms: Hemimetabolic, Hemimetamorphic, Hemimetamorphous
Similar to: Metamorphic
Derivative terms: Hemimetabolism, Hemimetaboly, Hemimetabolism, Hemimetamorphosis
Similar to: Metamorphic
Derivative terms: Hemimetabolism, Hemimetaboly, Hemimetabolism, Hemimetamorphosis
Definition of Hemimetabolous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Hemimetabolous
1. Pertaining to a member of the series of insect orders, the Hemimetabola, in which simple or incomplete metamorphosis is found. Origin: hemi-+ G. Metabole, change (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hemimetabolous
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