Definition of avicula

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Avicula (n.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird..

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Infraclavicular :: Infraclavicular (a.) Below the clavicle; as, the infraclavicular fossa..
Avicularia :: Avicularia (n. pl.) See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill..
Navicular :: Navicular (n.) The navicular bone.
Scapulo- :: Scapulo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo-clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle..
Avicular :: Avicular (a.) Of or pertaining to a bird or to birds.
Avicula :: Avicula (n.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird..
Interclavicular :: Interclavicular (a.) Between the clavicles; as, the interclavicular notch of the sternum..
Pseudonavicella :: Pseudonavicella (n.) Same as Pseudonavicula.
Psorosperm :: Psorosperm (n.) A minute parasite, usually the young of Gregarinae, in the pseudonavicula stage..
Knotgrass :: Knotgrass (n.) a common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare); knotweed.
Pseudonavicula :: Pseudonavicula (n.) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of Gregarinae and some other Protozoa.
Wing-shell :: Wing-shell (n.) Any one of various species of marine bivalve shells belonging to the genus Avicula, in which the hinge border projects like a wing..
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a boat or ship..
Vanilla :: Vanilla (n.) The long podlike capsules of Vanilla planifolia, and V. claviculata, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc..
Sea Wing :: Sea wing () A wing shell (Avicula).
Centrale :: Centrale (n.) The central, or one of the central, bones of the carpus or or tarsus. In the tarsus of man it is represented by the navicular..
Supracondylar :: Supraclavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the supraclavicle.
Navicular :: Navicular (a.) Shaped like a boat; cymbiform; scaphoid; as, the navicular glumes of most grasses; the navicular bone..
Centinody :: Centinody (n.) A weed with a stem of many joints (Illecebrum verticillatum); also, the Polygonum aviculare or knotgrass..
Interclavicular :: Interclavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the interclavicle.
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