Allometry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allometry is a noun meaning (biology) Disproportionate growth of a part of a living organism in relation to the whole.
Meaning
(biology) Disproportionate growth of a part of a living organism in relation to the whole.
More Meanings
- (biology) The science studying the differential growth rates of the parts of a living organism.
Example Sentences
Some organs may grow faster than the rest of the body so that their size increases not only in absolute terms, but also relatively to the rest of the body, which is positive allometry; or they may grow more slowly than the rest of the body, and so decrease in relative size, which is negative allometry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysmorphism, tachyauxesis, hyperallometry, anormogenesis, hypoallometry, dysmorphometry.
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