polymeria

noun

poly·​me·​ria

-məˈrīə

plural -s

: the condition of having supernumerary parts or accessory organs

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek polymereia condition of having many parts, from polymerēs having many parts + -ia -y

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