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Definition of Homeosis
1. Noun. (pathology) the formation of a normal plant or animal structure or organ in place of another at an abnormal site; the transformation of one body part to another. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Homeosis
1. in botany, a way in which members become similar [n HOMEOSES]
Medical Definition of Homeosis
1. Formation of a body part having characteristics normally found in a related or homologous part at another location in the body. Origin: homeo-+ G. -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Homeosis
Literary usage of Homeosis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science Series by Colorado College (1907)
"... a corollary of the facts discussed by Bateson ('94) under the head of homeosis;
for, in saying that a segment may assume the form of the segment in ..."
2. Buffalo Medical and Surgical Journal (1890)
"... Reprint from the American Gynecological Society's Transactions, Vol. XIV., 1889.
homeosis. By B. Fincke, MD, Brooklyn, NY Reprint from the Journal of ..."
3. The Myxomycetes of Colorado by William Codman Sturgis (1907)
"... a corollary of the facts discussed by Bateson ('94) under the head of homeosis;
for, in saying that a segment may assume the form of the segment in ..."
4. Bulletin by Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station (1910)
"The writer has been able to observe practically all of the variations occurring
outside of the ovary, except that of the "wheat ear'' phenomena. homeosis ..."
5. Annual Report by Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station (1911)
"The writer has been able to observe practically all of the variations occurring
outside of the ovary, except that of the "wheat ear" phenomena. homeosis ..."
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