The occurrence, in a parasite, of two cycles of development passed in two different hosts. ... Synonym: metoxeny. ... Origin: heter-+ G. Oikion, home ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ē′sizm Definitions: 1. The occurrence, in a parasite, of two cycles of development passed in two different hosts. Synonyms: metoxeny1
heterecism The occurrence, in a parasite, of two cycles of development passed in two different hosts.