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prothetely

noun
pro·​the·​tely | \ ˈprōthəˌtelē\
plural -es

Definition of prothetely

: relatively precocious differentiation of a structure that is usually associated with a later stage of development — compare hysterotely, neoteny

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History and Etymology for prothetely

from (assumed) Greek prothetos (verbal of Greek protithenai to put before) + Greek telos end, completion, maturity + English -y

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