neomorph, neomorphism

neomorph, neomorphism
A new formation; a structure found in higher organisms, only slight or no traces of which exist in lower orders. [neo- + G. morphe, form]

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  • neomorphism — noun see neomorph …   Useful english dictionary

  • neomorphic —   a. developed suddenly and not inherited.    ♦ neomorph, n.    ♦ neomorphism, n …   Dictionary of difficult words

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