hysterotely
noun
hys·ter·o·tely
ˈhistərōˌtelē
plural -es
: relatively retarded differentiation of a structure or organ so that it shows a form usually associated with a stage of development earlier than that shown by the individual plant or animal as a whole compare prothetely
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“Hysterotely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hysterotely. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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