proctodeum

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 proctodeum word

noun plural proctodeum a depression in the ectoderm of the anal region of a young embryo, which develops into part of the anal canal. 1
noun proctodeum the ectodermal, posterior part of the alimentary canal 0

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Origin of proctodeum

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 Proctodeum

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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proctodeum 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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