nosotaxy

/nɒsoʊˈtæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationship between the structure of an organism and its function or movement.

“The doctor specialized in the study of nosotaxy to better understand how the human body adapts to different environments.”

Synonyms

  • functional morphology
  • morpho-functional study

Antonyms

  • adaptation theory
  • allopatry