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prothetely
noun
pro·the·tely
\ˈprōthəˌtelē\
Definition of prothetely
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: relatively precocious differentiation of a structure that is usually associated with a later stage of development — compare hysterotely neoteny
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Origin and Etymology of prothetely
from (assumed) Greek prothetos (verbal of Greek protithenai to put before) + Greek telos end, completion, maturity + English -y
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