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metathetely

noun
me·​tath·​e·​tely | \ mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē\
plural -es

Definition of metathetely

1 : retardation of development in insect larvae without retardation of growth (as that resulting from the presence of various parasitic worms)
2 : hysterotely

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History and Etymology for metathetely

Greek metathetos changed, changeable (verbal of metatithenai to transpose, change) + telos end, completion, maturity + English -y

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