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Is there an equivalent Creationist term for macroevolution?

The term macroevolution is often abused (see the section "Misuse" in the Wikipedia article) by creationists who are referencing the Biblical concept of immutable "kinds" of animals.

Is there a word or conveniently short phrase that could be employed to distinguish between evolution (both micro and macro evolution) and the evolution of one "kind" into another?

Baraminology is a relevant topic that may be helpful.

Edit: I am definitely not asking for a new term.

The mental image conjured up by the term "Macro-evolution" (amoebas to apes) is much different from its actual scientific definition (anything changing at a taxonomical level higher than "kind"). This seems to be the root of the problem.

I am looking for an scientifically correct way of referring to grasshoppers to kittens evolution (This is what Creationists incorrectly use the term Macro-evolution to refer to).

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