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retrograde development

[/ˈretrəɡreɪd dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: retrograde developments
desenvolvimento retrógrado
1. A process of backward evolution or decline in which an organism or system loses previously acquired characteristics or becomes simpler in structure
The retrograde development of the parasitic organism resulted in the loss of its digestive system.
O desenvolvimento retrógrado do organismo parasitário resultou na perda de seu sistema digestivo.
2. In biology, a reversal in the normal progression of development, often resulting in devolution or degeneration
Scientists observed retrograde development in the cave-dwelling fish species due to the absence of light.
Os cientistas observaram desenvolvimento retrógrado na espécie de peixe que habita cavernas devido à ausência de luz.
Synonyms
degenerationdevolutionretrogressionbackward evolutioninvolution
Antonyms
progressive developmentadvancementevolutionimprovementforward development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento retrógrado
Standard term used in scientific and academic contexts
Portugal
desenvolvimento retrógrado
Equivalent term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

going backward
losing ground
evolutionary reversal
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