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单词 propodium
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Definition of propodium in English:

propodium

noun prəʊˈpəʊdɪəm
Zoology
  • 1The anterior lobe of the foot in some molluscs, especially gastropods.

  • 2A bone of the proximal or upper segment of the limb of a tetrapod (especially a reptile or amphibian), i.e. the humerus or femur; this segment of the limb.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Huxley (1825–1895), biologist and science educationist. From pro- + -podium.

 
 

Definition of propodium in US English:

propodium

nounprəʊˈpəʊdɪəm
Zoology
  • 1The anterior lobe of the foot in some molluscs, especially gastropods.

  • 2A bone of the proximal or upper segment of the limb of a tetrapod (especially a reptile or amphibian), i.e. the humerus or femur; this segment of the limb.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Huxley (1825–1895), biologist and science educationist. From pro- + -podium.

 
 
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