morpho-, morph-, -morphous, -morphically, -morphia, -morphosis, -morphously, -morphy, -morphic, -morphism
(Greek: shape, form, figure, appearance)
Origins of morpho- words
The Roman god of sleep is Somnus; so, when we are sleepy, we are "somnolent". Sleep walking is "somnambulism" which in Latin means exactly the same thing; that is, "sleepwalking".
The son of Somnus is Morpheus, the god of dreams, indicating that sleep gives birth to dreams. Morpheus goes back through Latin to the Greek word for "form" or "shape" because dreams are forms and shapes developed in the mind while sleeping.
ophiomorphite
An old name for fossil ammonite shells, from their snake-like appearance; a snake-stone.
orthomorphia
The surgical and mechanical correction of structural deformities.
orthomorphic
1. Relating to, or referring to, a map or chart on which small shapes or areas are accurately represented.
2. Preserving the correct shape.
2. Preserving the correct shape.
orthomorphic projection
A map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape.
orthomorphis
The correct form.
pantomorphic (adjective), more pantomorphic, most pantomorphic
A reference to being capable of assuming various shapes, forms, and sizes.
paramorphic
para-morphine, thebaine
A white, crystalline alkaloid derived from opium with a melting point of is 193°C.
It is soluble in alcohol and ether and is used as a medicine.
paramorphism
The change of one mineral species to another, so as to involve a change in physical characters without alteration of chemical composition.
paremorphia
Shape of the body resulting from pregnancy and childbearing.
Abnormal morphology of an organism or organ: In her medical class, Peggy viewed the pathomorphism of the unusual and bizarre forms and structures of the internal organs of the dead body.
Childhood characteristics in certain adult mammals: It has been noted that pedomorphism not only can affect people as adults, but also in amphibians that retain juvenile traits and mannerisms.
perimorph, perimorphic, perimorphism, perimorphous
1. A mineral that encloses a different mineral.
2. A crystal of one mineral enclosing that of another mineral.
2. A crystal of one mineral enclosing that of another mineral.
peristeromorphous
Like or pertaining to the pigeons or Columbae.
phacomorphic glaucoma
Secondary glaucoma caused by either an excessive size or spherical shape of the lens of the eye.
