- 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. Affectation of sublimity; bombast. Source: opted
- 3. n. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism Source: wordnet
- 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. Source: webster
- 5. n. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism Source: ecdict
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