Definition of morphallaxis
morphallaxes
play \-ˌsēz\: regeneration of a part or organism from a fragment by reorganization without cell proliferation
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Origin and Etymology of morphallaxis
New Latin, from morph- + Greek allaxis exchange, from allassein to change, exchange, from allos other — more at else
First Known Use: 1898
Medical Dictionary
morphallaxis
play
noun
mor·phal·lax·is
\ˌmȯr-fə-ˈlak-səs\
Medical Definition of morphallaxis
morphallaxes
\-ˌsēz\play: regeneration of a part or organism from a fragment by reorganization without cell proliferation—compare epimorphosis
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