mesovaria

/mɛsoʊˈvɛəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A region of variation in the development of an organ or body part, especially one that is intermediate between two distinct forms.

“The embryologist studied the mesovaria in the developing frog, noting the unusual pattern of limb development.”

Synonyms

  • developmental variation
  • intermediate state

Antonyms

  • normalcy
  • uniformity