metathesis

metathesis definition - medical

me·tath·e·sis (mĭ-tăthˈĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. me·tath·e·ses (-sēzˌ)
Double decomposition of chemical compounds in which an element or radical of one compound exchanges places with another element or radical in another compound.

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