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.
Medical Definition of Acontia
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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)
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