ENDYSIS

Etymology

Noun

endysis (uncountable)

(biology) The act of developing a new coat of hair, a new set of feathers, scales, etc.

Antonyms

• ecdysis

Anagrams

• Disneys

Source: Wiktionary


En"dy*sis, n.; pl. Endyses. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: The act of developing a new coat of hair, a new set of feathers, scales, etc.; -- opposed to ecdysis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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