Definition of Xylotrya

1. n. A genus of marine bivalves closely allied to Teredo, and equally destructive to timber. One species (Xylotrya fimbriata) is very common on the Atlantic coast of the United States.

2. n. A genus of marine bivalves closely allied to Teredo, and equally destructive to timber. One species (Xylotrya fimbriata) is very common on the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Medical Definition of Xylotrya

1. A genus of marine bivalves closely allied to Teredo, and equally destructive to timber. One species (Xylotrya fimbriata) is very common on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Xylon wood + to rub, wear out. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xylotrya

xylosma
xylostein
xylostroma
xylostromata
xylostyptic ether
xylosyl
xylosylprotein
xylosylprotein 4-beta-galactosyltransferase
xylosyltransferase
xylosyltransferases
xylotomies
xylotomist
xylotomists
xylotomous
xylotomy
xylotrya (current term)
xylotypographic
xylotypography
xyloxemine
xylulose
xylulose reductase
xyluloses
xylyl
xylylene
xylylenes
xylyls
xynisteri
xynistery
xyr
xyr-

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