metamorphosis plural
met·a·mor·pho·sis
The plural form of metamorphosis is metamorphoses
M mDefinitions
- noun plural metamorphosis Biology. a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly. Compare complete metamorphosis. 1
- noun plural metamorphosis a complete change of form, structure, or substance, as transformation by magic or witchcraft. 1
- noun plural metamorphosis any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc. 1
- noun plural metamorphosis a form resulting from any such change. 1
- noun plural metamorphosis Pathology. a type of alteration or degeneration in which tissues are changed: fatty metamorphosis of the liver. the resultant form. 1
- noun plural metamorphosis Botany. the structural or functional modification of a plant organ or structure during its development. 1