Definition of Holometabolic

1. Adjective. (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis.

Exact synonyms: Holometabolous
Similar to: Metamorphic
Derivative terms: Holometabolism, Holometabolism, Holometaboly

Definition of Holometabolic

1. a. Having a complete metamorphosis; -- said of certain insects, as the butterflies and bees.

Medical Definition of Holometabolic

1. Having a complete metamorphosis;-said of certain insects, as the butterflies and bees. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holometabolic

holographs
holography
holography
hologynic
hologynic
hologynic inheritance
hologynies
hologyny
holohedral
holohedral
holohemihedral
holomastigote
holometabola
holometabola
holometabolic (current term)
holometabolic (current term)
holometabolism
holometabolisms
holometabolous
holometabolous
holometabolous metamorphosis
holometaboly
holomiantic
holomorphosis
holonym
holonymy
holophanerous
holophotal
holophrastic
holophyte

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