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Definition of Metamorphosis

1. Noun. The marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals.

2. Noun. A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances. "The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"

3. Noun. A complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft.

Definition of Metamorphosis

1. n. Change of form, or structure; transformation.

Definition of Metamorphosis

1. [n -PHOSES]

Medical Definition of Metamorphosis

1. Change of body form, for example in the development of the adult frog from the tadpole or the butterfly from the caterpillar. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metamorphosis

metamorphism metamorphism metamorphisms metamorphist metamorphize metamorphopsia metamorphopsia metamorphose metamorphose metamorphosed

metamorphoser metamorphoses metamorphosic metamorphosing metamorphosis (current term) metamorphosis (current term) metamorphotic metamorphous metamyelocyte metanalyses

metanalysis metanalysis metanauplius metanephric metanephric metanephric blastema metanephric bud metanephric cap metanephric diverticulum metanephric duct

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