metamorphosis

  1. Noun.  A transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery.
  2. Noun.  A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
  3. Noun.  (biology) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.).
  4. Noun.  (pathology) A change in the structure of a specific body tissue. Usually degenerative.

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