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is·aux·et·ic -'zet-ik, -'set- adj* * *
is·aux·e·sis (is″awk-seґsis) [iso- + auxesis] growth of a part or parts at the same rate as the growth of the whole.
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isauxesis — n. [Gr. isos, equal; auxesis, growth] Equality in growth; isometry; see bradyauxesis, heterauxesis, tachyauxesis … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
isauxesis — isauxetic /uy sawg zet ik, uy sawk set /, adj. /uy sawg zee sis, uy sawk see /, n. Biol. growth of a part at the same rate as that of the whole organism. [IS + AUXESIS] * * * … Universalium
isauxesis — n. growth of a part occurring at the same rate as the growth of the whole organism (Biology) … English contemporary dictionary
isauxesis — is·auxesis … English syllables
isauxesis — … Useful english dictionary
bradyauxesis — n. [Gr. bradys, slow; auxesis, growth] A form of heterauxesis in which the growth process of a part is less than that of the whole; see isauxesis … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
heterauxesis — n. [Gr. heteros, different; auxesis, growth] Disproportionate growth of a structure in relation to the rest of the body; heterogonic or allometric growth; see bradyauxesis, isauxesis, tachyauxesis … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
tachyauxesis — n. [Gr. tachys, quick; auxesis, growth] Rapid growth; a part or structure that grows at a quicker rate than the organism as a whole; see bradyauxesis, isauxesis … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
isogony — isog·o·ny ī säg ə nē n, pl nies relative growth in such a way that the rate of growth of each part is the same as that of the whole called also isauxesis … Medical dictionary
isauxetic — adjective see isauxesis … Useful english dictionary
