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Definition of Heteromyaria

1. n. pl. A division of bivalve shells, including the marine mussels, in which the two adductor muscles are very unequal. See Dreissena, and Illust. under Byssus.

Medical Definition of Heteromyaria

1. A division of bivalve shells, including the marine mussels, in which the two adductor muscles are very unequal. See Dreissena, and Illust. Under Byssus. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Other + a muscle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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