EPIBOLY


Meaning of EPIBOLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈpi-bə-lē ]

noun

( plural -lies )

Etymology: Greek epibolē addition, from epiballein to throw on, from epi- + ballein to throw — more at devil

Date: 1875

: the growing of one part about another ; especially : such growth of the dorsal lip area during gastrulation

• ep·i·bol·ic ˌe-pə-ˈbä-lik adjective

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