metamere
[ met-uh-meer ]
/ ˈmɛt əˌmɪər /
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noun
a somite.
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British Dictionary definitions for metamere
metamere
/ (ˈmɛtəˌmɪə) /
noun
one of the similar body segments into which earthworms, crayfish, and similar animals are divided longitudinallyAlso called: somite
Derived forms of metamere
metameral (mɪˈtæmərəl), adjectiveWord Origin for metamere
C19: from meta- + -mere
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Medical definitions for metamere
metamere
[ mĕt′ə-mîr′ ]
n.
Any of the homologous segments, lying in a longitudinal series, that compose the body of certain animals, such as lobsters.somite
Other words from metamere
met′a•mer′ic (-mĕr′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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