prothetely
/prəʊˈθɛtəli/ /prəʊˈθɛt̩li/ /ˈprəʊθətɛli/Entomology
noun
In certain insect larvae: the development of one part of the body, especially the wings, at a faster rate than that of the rest, typically as a result of abnormally high temperature or abnormal hormonal influence.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Annals of the Entomological Society of America. From German Prothetelie from ancient Greek προθεῖν to run before (from προ- + θεῖν to run from the same Indo-European base as Sanskrit dhav- to run, flow) + τέλος end + German -ie.
- angle-closure
- angled
- angled deck
- angleditch
- angledog
- angledozer
- angledutch
- Anglefy
- angle grinder
- angle-hook
- angle iron
- angle-meter
- angle of attack
- angle of incidence
- angle of reflection
- angle of refraction
- angle of repose
- angle-park
- angle-parked
- angle-parking
- anglepoise
- angle post
- angler
- anglerfish
- Anglesey