Definition of Acontia

1. n. pl. Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidæ), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniæ when irritated.

Definition of Acontia

1. Noun. (zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated. ¹

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Medical Definition of Acontia

1. 1. Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated. 2. Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards. Origin: NL, from Gr. A little dart. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acontia

aconitases
aconitate
aconitate hydratase
aconitates
aconite
aconites
aconitia
aconitic
aconitic acid
aconitine
aconitum
aconitums
acontextual
acontextuality
acontextually
acontia (current term)
acop
acopia
acopic
acormus
acorn
acorn-shell
acorn-shells
acorn-tipped catheter
acorn barnacle
acorn cup
acorn nut
acorn squash
acorn squashes

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