"prostomium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prostomia [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek, meaning "before the mouth". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|prostomia}} prostomium (plural prostomia)
  1. (zoology) The portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth. Categories (topical): Zoology Related terms: prostomial

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