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Definition of Apodeme
1. Noun. Ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.
Group relationships: Arthropod
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Definition of Apodeme
1. n. One of the processes of the shell which project inwards and unite with one another, in the thorax of many Crustacea.
Definition of Apodeme
1. Noun. (anatomy) An ingrowth of the arthropod exoskeleton, serving as an attachment site for muscles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Apodeme
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