allometron
/aləˈmɛtrɒn/ /aləˈmɛtrən/Biology. Now historical and rare
noun
In the terminology of H. F. Osborn: a discrete quantitative change in the relative proportions of body parts during the course of evolution.
Origin
Early 20th century. From allo- + ancient Greek μέτρον measure.
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