/ˌæloʊˈmɛtrɪ/ (AL-uh-MEH-tree)

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationship between the size of a body part and the size of the whole organism, or the study of the changes in proportions between different parts of an organism as it grows.

“The researcher’s work in allometry revealed an interesting pattern in the growth of the bird’s beak.”

2. noun

A change in the proportions of different parts of an organism as it grows.

“The allometry of the plant’s leaves was affected by the lack of sunlight.”

3. noun

The study of the relationships between the size of different body parts and the overall size of an organism, especially in relation to growth and development.

“The biologist’s research in allometry helped her understand the growth patterns of the animal’s limbs.”