Definition of Metachrosis

1. n. The power of changing color at will by the expansion of special pigment cells, under nerve influence, as seen in many reptiles, fishes, etc.

Medical Definition of Metachrosis

1. The power og changing colour at will by the expansion of special pigment cells, under nerve influence, as seen in many reptiles, fishes, etc. Origin: NL, from Gr. Beyond + a colouring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metachrosis

metacestode
metacetone
metachloral
metachromasia
metachromatic
metachromatic
metachromatic bodies
metachromatic granules
metachromatic leukodystrophy
metachromatic stain
metachromatism
metachroming
metachromophil
metachronism
metachronous
metachrosis (current term)
metacinnabarite
metacone
metaconid
metacontrast
metaconule
metacresol
metacrolein
metacromion
metacryptozoite
metacyesis
metacyesis
metadata
metadiscoidal
metadysentery

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