homoeosis

/hɒmiːˈɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process of growth or development in which a part of an organism becomes similar to another part of the same organism, such as the development of extra limbs.

“The discovery of homoeosis in certain plant species has provided new insights into the mechanisms of developmental biology.”

Synonyms

  • heterotopy
  • homeosis

Antonyms

  • anisomorphism
  • heteromorphism