Definition of Apodeme

1. Noun. Ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.


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

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Medical Definition of Apodeme

1. One of the processes of the shell which project inwards and unite with one another, in the thorax of many Crustacea. Origin: Pref. Apo- + Gr. Body. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apodeme

apocryphalists
apocryphally
apocryphalness
apocynaceous
apocyneous
apocynin
apocynthion
apocytochrome
apod
apoda
apodal
apodan
apode
apodeictic
apodeictics
apodeme (current term)
apodemes
apodemialgia
apodes
apodictic
apodictical
apodictically
apodicticity
apodiform bird
apodioxis
apodixis
apodization
apodizations
apodize

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