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metacromia

metacromia is the plural of metacromion.

Meaning of metacromion

Noun

metacromion (plural metacromia)

  1. A process projecting backward and downward from the acromion of the scapula of some mammals, such as squirrels, cats and shrews.
    Synonyms:
    metacromial process

Questions about metacromia

What is metacromia the plural of?
Metacromia is the plural of metacromion.

Words near metacromia in the dictionary

  1. metacriticism
  2. metacriticisms
  3. metacritique
  4. metacritiques
  5. metacrolein
  6. metacromia
  7. metacromial
  8. metacromion
  9. metacrylate
  10. metacryst
  11. metacrystal

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