metathetely
noun
me·tath·e·tely
mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē
plural -es
1
: retardation of development in insect larvae without retardation of growth (as that resulting from the presence of various parasitic worms)
2
: hysterotely
Word History
Etymology
Greek metathetos changed, changeable (verbal of metatithenai to transpose, change) + telos end, completion, maturity + English -y