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allometron

noun
al·​lom·​e·​tron | \ əˈlämə‧ˌträn, aˈ-\
plural -s

Definition of allometron

: quantitative alteration in the course of evolution of the proportional relation of body parts

First Known Use of allometron

1911, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allometron

all- + Greek metron measure, rule

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