What does metachronous mean?
Metachronous means (physiology) Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event..
Metachronous
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Meaning
(physiology) Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event..
Definitions by Sense
- (physiology) Occurring at a different time to that of a specified event.
- (geology) Having parts formed at different times.
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What is a synonym for metachronous?
Common synonyms include asynchronous.
What is the opposite of metachronous?
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How do you use metachronous in a sentence?
Use metachronous where its definition matches the intended context.
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