MORPHALLAXIS
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Morphallaxis.
Morphallaxis - as a noun
Regeneration on a reduced scale of a body part; observed especially in invertebrates such as certain lobsters
Example Sentences
"Planarians demonstrate morphallaxis by regenerating their entire body from any small fragment."
"The ability of starfish to regenerate lost arms is an example of morphallaxis."
"Lizards can regrow their tails through morphallaxis after they have been shed or damaged."
"During morphallaxis, the tissues reorganize themselves to restore the original structure."
"In morphallaxis, the cells at the site of injury undergo dedifferentiation to form new tissues."
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Is MORPHALLAXIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, morphallaxis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MORPHALLAXIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
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Yes, morphallaxis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMORPHALLAXIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
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Valid WordMORPHALLAXIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
