"metramorphosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Bracha L. Ettinger. See Late Latin metrium (“womb”) and metamorphosis. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|LL.|metrium||womb}} Late Latin metrium (“womb”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} metramorphosis (uncountable)
  1. (matrixial theory) A creative principle supposed to be responsible for changes in borderlines. Wikipedia link: Bracha L. Ettinger Tags: uncountable Related terms: metramorphic
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