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epiproct

UK/ˈɛpɪpɹɒkt/US/ˈɛpɪpɹɑkt/

epiproct noun: either of the lateral lobes of the proctiger.

Noun

epiproct (plural epiprocts)

  1. Either of the lateral lobes of the proctiger.

Forms of epiproct

pluralepiprocts

Origin of epiproct

epi- + Ancient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós)

Questions about epiproct

What does epiproct mean?
Epiproct means either of the lateral lobes of the proctiger.
What part of speech is epiproct?
Epiproct is a noun.
How do you pronounce epiproct?
Epiproct is pronounced /ˈɛpɪpɹɑkt/ (US).
What is the plural of epiproct?
The plural of epiproct is epiprocts.

Words near epiproct in the dictionary

  1. epipolythiodioxopiperazines
  2. epipophyseal
  3. epipophyses
  4. epipophysis
  5. epipotamal
  6. epiproct
  7. epiproctan
  8. epiproctans
  9. epiprocts
  10. epiprogoitrin
  11. epiproteome

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