2. Noun. (ichthyology) A quantitative property of a fish, as studied in meristics. ¹
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Definition of Meristic
1. made up of segments [adj]
Medical Definition of Meristic
1. Symmetrical; that which can be divided evenly; denoting bilateral or longitudinal symmetry in the arrangement of parts in one organism. Origin: G. Meristikos, suitable for dividing (05 Mar 2000)