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paedomorphism

paedomorphism is the alternative spelling of pedomorphism.

Meaning of pedomorphism

Noun

pedomorphism (uncountable)

  1. The retention, by an adult, of juvenile characteristics.
    Synonyms:
    neoteny

Questions about paedomorphism

What is paedomorphism the alternative spelling of?
Paedomorphism is the alternative spelling of pedomorphism.

Words near paedomorphism in the dictionary

  1. paedometer
  2. paedometers
  3. paedomorph
  4. paedomorphic
  5. paedomorphically
  6. paedomorphism
  7. paedomorphocline
  8. paedomorphoclines
  9. paedomorphosis
  10. paedomorphs
  11. paedomorphy

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