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Johnston's organ

Johnston's organ noun: a collection of sensory cells found in the pedicel of the antennae in the class Insecta.

Noun

Johnston's organ (plural Johnston's organs)

  1. A collection of sensory cells found in the pedicel of the antennae in the class Insecta.

Forms of Johnston's organ

pluralJohnston's organs

Origin of Johnston's organ

Named after Christopher Johnston, a physician.

Questions about Johnston's organ

What does Johnston's organ mean?
Johnston's organ means a collection of sensory cells found in the pedicel of the antennae in the class Insecta.
What part of speech is Johnston's organ?
Johnston's organ is a noun.
What is the plural of Johnston's organ?
The plural of Johnston's organ is Johnston's organs.

Words near Johnston's organ in the dictionary

  1. Johnsrud
  2. Johnsruds
  3. Johnston
  4. Johnston Atoll
  5. Johnston County
  6. Johnston's organ
  7. Johnston's organs
  8. Johnstone
  9. Johnstons
  10. Johnstonville
  11. Johnstown

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