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proctodeal

proc·to·de·um
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prok-tuh-dee-uh m]
    • /ˌprɒk təˈdi əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prok-tuh-dee-uh m]
    • /ˌprɒk təˈdi əm/

Definitions of proctodeal word

  • noun plural proctodeal a depression in the ectoderm of the anal region of a young embryo, which develops into part of the anal canal. 1
  • adjective proctodeal relating to the proctodeum 0

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Origin of proctodeal

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin < Greek prōkt- proct- + New Latin -odeum < Greek hodaîon, neuter of hodaîos on or by the way; see -ode2, -eum

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Parts of speech for Proctodeal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

proctodeal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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