[ ˌmɛtə'mɔ:fəsɪs , ˌmɛtəmɔ:'fəʊsɪs ]
■ noun ( plural metamorphoses -si:z )
1》 Zoology (in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
2》 a complete change in form or nature.
Origin
ME: via L. from Gk metamorphōsis , from metamorphoun 'change shape'.