physogastry

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An enlargement of the abdomen in certain insects, especially in termite queens. uncountable
    — One of the most bizarre modifications of the beetle abdomen is known as physogastry. Physogastry is a condition in which the abdomen is enlarged. usually through increased growth of the connective membranes, expansion of the internal fat bodies, and subsequent secondary sclerotization of the abdominal sclerites.

词源

From physo- + Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + -y.
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