| n. | 1. | Change of form, or structure; transformation. | |||
| 2. | (Biol.) A change in the form or function of a living organism, by a natural process of growth or development; | ||||
| 3. | (Physiol.) The change of material of one kind into another through the agency of the living organism; metabolism.
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| Noun | 1. | metamorphosis - the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animalsSynonyms: metabolism |
| 2. | metamorphosis - a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting" Synonyms: transfiguration | |
| 3. | metamorphosis - a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft |
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