Definition of Linguatulina

1. n. pl. An order of wormlike, degraded, parasitic arachnids. They have two pairs of retractile hooks, near the mouth. Called also Pentastomida.

Medical Definition of Linguatulina

1. An order of wormlike, degraded, parasitic arachnids. They have two pairs of retractile hooks, near the mouth. Synonym: Pentastomida. The adults of some species inhabit the nostrils and nasal sinuses of dogs and other carnivores. The young, after being swallowed by sheep, rabbits, etc, find their way to the lungs and liver and become encysted. These, when eaten by carnivores, develop into the adult forms. Origin: NL, fr. L. Lingua tongue. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linguatulina

lingual salivary gland depression
lingual septum
lingual splint
lingual surface of tooth
lingual tonsil
lingual trophoneurosis
lingual vein
lingual vein
linguas
Linguatula
Linguatula rhinaria
Linguatula serrata
linguatuliasis
linguatulida
Linguatulidae
linguatulina (current term)
lingua cerebelli
lingua dissecta
lingua fissurata
lingua franca
lingua frenata
lingua geographica
lingua nigra
lingua plicata
linguica
linguicas
linguiform
linguine
linguines
linguini

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