| anamorph | A somatic or reproductive structure that originates without nuclear recombination (asexual reproduction); the imperfect part of the life cycle of fungi. Origin: G. Ana, up, + morphe, form (05 Mar 2000) |
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| anamorphism | 1. A distorted image. 2. <biology> A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending. Origin: Gr. Again + form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| anamorphosis | 1. A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image. 2. <biology> Same as Anamorphism. 3. <botany> A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration. Origin: Gr, fr. To form anew; again + to form; form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| anamorphosy | Same as Anamorphosis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |