Definition of cryptomeric in English:
cryptomeric
adjective ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈmɛrɪk
Biology. Of a genetic factor: remaining unexpressed in the phenotype unless activated by another factor. Now rare.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From crypto- + -meric, after German kryptomer.
Definition of cryptomeric in US English:
cryptomeric
adjectiveˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈmɛrɪk
Biology. Of a genetic factor: remaining unexpressed in the phenotype unless activated by another factor. Now rare.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From crypto- + -meric, after German kryptomer.