incisure
[in-sizh-er]
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noun Anatomy.
a notch, as in a bone or other structure.
Origin of incisure
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When neither head, trunk, nor abdomen are separated by any incisure or suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)William Kirby
Incisure: an impressed line marking the junction of two segments: an incision.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
When parts usually separate are distinguished neither by incisure, segment, nor suture.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)William Kirby
incisure
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incisure
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