Adelphophagy

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphos, "brother") and the suffix -φαγία, combining form of φαγεῖν (phagein, "to eat") See also suffix -phagy.

Full definition of adelphophagy

Noun

1. The consumption of one embryo by another in utero; particularly as it relates to certain amphibians, sharks and fishes.

Synonyms

• embryophagy
• oophagy