metabola en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μεταβολή (metabolḗ, “change”); μετά (metá, “beyond”) + βολέω (boléō, “throw”).
Meanings
- (in-plural, plural, plural-only) Insects that metamorphose.
- (uncountable) A change or mutation of disease, symptoms, or treatment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metabole | alternative | lexicographic |