aphanisia

aphanisia
\\ˌafəˈnizh(ē)ə, -nēzh-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek aphanisis disappearance + New Latin -ia
: early normal development of a vestigial organ followed by regression — compare rudimentation

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  • aphanisia — aph·a·ni·sia …   English syllables

  • rudimentation — ˌrüdə(ˌ)men.ˈtāshən, mən. noun ( s) Etymology: rudiment + ation : the formation of a vestigial organ by continuous lagging in development compare aphanisia …   Useful english dictionary

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