(n)a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner, Syn.anamorphism
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n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to form anew; &unr_; again + &unr_; to form; morfh` form. ] 1. (Persp.) A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Biol.) Same as Anamorphism, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Bot.) A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration. [ 1913 Webster ]