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metathetely

noun me·tath·e·tely \ mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē \

Definition of metathetely

plural -es
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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Origin and Etymology of metathetely

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

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