pedomorphism

[ ped-uh-mawr-fiz-uhmor, especially British, pee-duh- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. a speeding up of the rate of development, resulting in an adult form that has the appearance of its larval or juvenile ancestor.

Other Words From

• pedo·morphic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedomorphism¹

pedo- ¹ + -morphism