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tachyauxesis

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tachy·​auxesis | \ ¦takē+ \

Definition of tachyauxesis

: allometric growth characterized by acceleration of a part in comparison with the body as a whole — compare bradyauxesis

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Other Words from tachyauxesis

tachyauxetic \ "+ \ adjective

History and Etymology for tachyauxesis

New Latin, from tachy- + auxesis

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“Tachyauxesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tachyauxesis. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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