aphanisia

noun

aph·​a·​ni·​sia
ˌafəˈnizh(ē)ə,
-nēzh-
plural -s
: early normal development of a vestigial organ followed by regression compare rudimentation

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek aphanisis disappearance + New Latin -ia

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“Aphanisia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphanisia. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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