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me⋅ris⋅tic

  [muh-ris-tik]
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–adjective Biology.
of, pertaining to, or divided into segments or somites.
Origin:
1890–95; < Gk meristikós of division. See meristem, -ic
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me·ris·tic   (mə-rĭs'tĭk)   
adj.   Biology

  1. Having or composed of segments; segmented.

  2. Relating to a change in the number or placement of body parts or segments: meristic variation.


[From Greek meristos, divided; see meristem.]
me·ris'ti·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: me·ris·tic
Pronunciation: m&-'rist-ik
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or divided into segments (as metameres)<meristic organization of body structures>
2 : characterized by or involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts <meristicvariation> —me·ris·ti·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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