Description of adult behaviour in terms appropriate to child behaviour. ... Origin: G. Pais (paid), child, + morphe, form ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: pē′dō-mōr′fizm Definitions: 1. Description of adult behavior in terms appropriate to child behavior.
pedomorphism, pedomorphosis 1. The retention of juvenile characteristics in certain adult mammals. 2. Description of adult behavior in terms appropriate to child behavior.