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Definition of Retrogression

1. Noun. Passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form.

Definition of Retrogression

1. n. The act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation.

Definition of Retrogression

1. Noun. A deterioration or decline to a previous state ¹

2. Noun. (biology) A return to a less complex condition ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retrogression

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Medical Definition of Retrogression

1. 1. The act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation. 2. Backward development; a passing from a higher to a lower state of organization or structure, as when an animal, approaching maturity, becomes less highly organised than would be expected from its earlier stages or known relationship. Synonym: retrograde development, and regressive metamorphism. Origin: Cf. F. Retrogression. See Retrograde, and cf. Digression. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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