ametaboly

/əˌmɛtəˈbɒli/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the body’s ability to regenerate lost limbs is impaired or absent.

“The researcher studied the phenomenon of ametaboly in certain species of animals.”

Synonyms

  • limb regeneration impairment
  • regeneration deficiency

Antonyms

  • regeneration ability
  • regenerative capacity