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synapticula

synapticula noun: one of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.

synapticula: one of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain...
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Noun

synapticula (plural synapticulae or synapticulas)

  1. One of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.
    Synonyms:
    synapticulum

Synonyms of synapticula

Forms of synapticula

pluralsynapticulae
pluralsynapticulas

Origin of synapticula

From translingual from Ancient Greek συνάπτειν (sunáptein) + -i- + Latin -cula

Questions about synapticula

What does synapticula mean?
Synapticula means one of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.
What part of speech is synapticula?
Synapticula is a noun.
What is the plural of synapticula?
The plural of synapticula is synapticulae.

Words near synapticula in the dictionary

  1. synaptic
  2. synaptic cleft
  3. synaptic clefts
  4. synaptical
  5. synaptically
  6. synapticula
  7. synapticulae
  8. synapticular
  9. synapticulas
  10. synapticulotheca
  11. synapticulothecal

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