anamorphosis (n.)

  1. the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes

    [ Syn: anamorphism ]

  2. a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

    [ Syn: anamorphism ]

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