paedomorphism

n.

Retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult, occurring in mammals.
Description of adult behavior in terms appropriate to child behavior.

Other words from paedomorphism

pae′do•mor′phic (-fĭk) adj.

Words nearby paedomorphism

paralipsis, parallactic ellipse, parallactic motion, parallax, parallax test, paedomorphism, parallel bars, parallel circuit, parallel cousin, parallel cousin marriage, parallel evolution