"acrembolic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} acrembolic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Able to be withdrawn by muscles that cause the tip to sink inwards. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-acrembolic-en-adj-lmeT2O~v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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