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Definition of Asterias

1. n. A genus of echinoderms.

Definition of Asterias

1. asteria [n] - See also: asteria

Medical Definition of Asterias

1. A genus of echinoderms. Formerly the group of this name included nearly all starfishes and ophiurans. Now it is restricted to a genus including the commonest shore starfishes. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Starred, fr. Star. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asterias

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