paedomorphism

paedomorphism definition - medical

pae·do·mor·phism or pe·do·mor·phism (pēˌdə-môrˈfĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. Retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult, occurring in mammals.
  2. Description of adult behavior in terms appropriate to child behavior.

Related Forms:

  • paeˌdo·morˈphic (-fĭk) adjective

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