morphallaxis
mor·phal·lax·is
noun \ˌmȯr-fə-ˈlak-səs\ plural mor·phal·lax·es\-ˌsēz\
Definition of MORPHALLAXIS
: regeneration of a part or organism from a fragment by reorganization without cell proliferation
Origin of MORPHALLAXIS
New Latin, from morph- + Greek allaxis exchange, from allassein to change, exchange, from allos other — more at else
First Known Use: 1901
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