Definition of Isopoda

1. Noun. Woodlice.


Definition of Isopoda

1. n. pl. An order of sessile-eyed Crustacea, usually having seven pairs of legs, which are all similar in structure.

Medical Definition of Isopoda

1. An order of sessile-eyed Crustacea, usually having seven pairs of legs, which are all similar in structure. The body is usually depressed, with the abdominal segments short, and often consolidated in part. The branchiae are on the abdominal appendages. The group includes the terrestrial pill bugs and sow bugs, with numerous marine forms. See Arthrostrata, Gribble. Origin: NL. See Iso-, and -poda. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isopoda

isopiestic
isopiestic
isopiperitenol dehydrogenase
isopiperitenone delta-isomerase
isoplassonts
isoplastic
isoplastic graft
isopleth
isopleth
isoplethic
isopleths
isopleura
isopod
isopod
isopoda (current term)
Isopoda
isopodan
isopodans
isopodiform
isopods
isopogonous
isopotential
isoprecipitin
isoprenaline
isoprenalines
isoprenaline hydrochloride
isoprenaline sulfate
isoprene
isoprene
isoprenes

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