hemimetabolism

[ hem-ee-muh-tab-uh-liz-uhm ]

nounEntomology.

Origin of hemimetabolism

1
First recorded in 1885–90; hemi- + metabolism

Other words from hemimetabolism

  • hem·i·met·a·bol·ic [hem-ee-met-uh-bol-ik] /ˌhɛm iˌmɛt əˈbɒl ɪk/ adjective
  • hem·i·me·tab·o·lous [hem-ee-muh-tab-uh-luhs] /ˌhɛm i məˈtæb ə ləs/ adjective

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