column

n. in anatomy, a structure that resembles an architectural pillar. Columns range from macroscopic, such as the spinal column, to microscopic, such as cortical columns and dorsal columns. —columnar adj.

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Psychology term of the day

March 16th 2025

adultomorphism

1. the attribution of adult traits or motives to children. Compare pedomorphism.

2. more specifically, the tendency to reconstruct developmental phases by extrapolating from adult psychopathology. —adultomorphic adj.