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Definition of Glochidium

1. Noun. A barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti).

Definition of Glochidium

1. n. The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be a parasite upon the parent's gills.

Definition of Glochidium

1. [n -DIA]

Medical Definition of Glochidium

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The point of an arrow. The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be a parasite upon the parent's gills. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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