meristic

adjective

me·​ris·​tic mə-ˈri-stik 

1

: segmental

2

: involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts

meristic variation in petals

meristically

mə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Greek meristos

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

meristic

adjective

me·​ris·​tic mə-ˈrist-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or divided into segments (as metameres)

meristic organization of body structures

2

: characterized by or involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts

meristic variation

meristically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb