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HETEROCHRONISM

\hɛtɹˈə͡ʊkɹənˌɪzəm], \hɛtɹˈə‍ʊkɹənˌɪzəm], \h_ɛ_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_k_ɹ_ə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of HETEROCHRONISM

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A departure from the typical sequence in time of the formation of the organs.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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