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That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals.

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  1. n. That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals.
  2. n. Affectation of sublimity; bombast.
  3. n. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
  4. 1. That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals. 2. Affectation of sublimity; bombast. [Obs.] Bailey.
  5. n. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism