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Definition of Furcula
1. Noun. A forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds.
Definition of Furcula
1. n. A forked process; the wishbone or furculum.
Definition of Furcula
1. Noun. (anatomy) A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged. ¹
2. Noun. (ornithology) The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought. ¹
3. Noun. (entomology) The (two-pronged,) forked, somewhat tail-like organ held bent forward and secured by a catch beneath most species of Collembola (springtails), with which they jump by releasing the catch abruptly when alarmed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Furcula
1. a forked bone [n -LAE] : FURCULAR [adj]
Medical Definition of Furcula
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