diapause
[ dahy-uh-pawz ]
/ ˈdaɪ əˌpɔz /
noun
a period of hormonally controlled quiescence, especially in immature insects, characterized by cessation of growth and reduction of metabolic activity, often occurring seasonally or when environmental conditions are unfavorable.
verb (used without object), di·a·paused, di·a·paus·ing.
to undergo diapause.
Words nearby diapause
dianoetic,
dianoia,
dianthus,
diapason,
diapason normal pitch,
diapause,
diapedesis,
diapente,
diaper,
diaper dermatitis,
diaper rash
British Dictionary definitions for diapause
diapause
/ (ˈdaɪəˌpɔːz) /
noun
a period of suspended development and growth accompanied by decreased metabolism in insects and some other animals. It is correlated with seasonal changes
Word Origin for diapause
C19: from Greek
diapausis pause, from
diapauein to pause, bring to an end, from
dia- +
pauein to stop
Medical definitions for diapause
diapause
[ dī′ə-pôz′ ]
n.
A period during which growth or development is suspended and physiological activity is diminished, as in certain insects in response to adverse environmental conditions.