"synapticula" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: synapticulae [plural], synapticulas [plural]
Etymology: From translingual from Ancient Greek συνάπτειν (sunáptein) + -i- + Latin -cula Etymology templates: {{der|en|mul|-}} translingual, {{der|en|grc|συνάπτειν}} Ancient Greek συνάπτειν (sunáptein), {{af|en|-i-|la:-cula}} -i- + Latin -cula Head templates: {{en-noun|synapticulae|s}} synapticula (plural synapticulae or synapticulas)
  1. (zoology) One of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals. Synonyms: synapticulum Related terms: synapticular

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