Definition of Heterochronism. Meaning of Heterochronism. Synonyms of Heterochronism

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Definition of Heterochronism

Heterochronism
Heterochronism Het`er*och"ro*nism, Heterochrony Het`er*och"ro*ny, n. [Gr. ? of different times; ? other + ? time.] (Biol.) In evolution, a deviation from the typical sequence in the formation of organs or parts.

Meaning of Heterochronism from wikipedia

- Heterochronism of supercompensation: Different parameters require different amounts of time to recover after strain. Tendons and bone tissue require considerably...