Definition of Lithodomus

1. n. A genus of elongated bivalve shells, allied to the mussels, and remarkable for their ability to bore holes for shelter, in solid limestone, shells, etc. Called also Lithophagus.

Medical Definition of Lithodomus

1. A genus of elongated bivalve shells, allied to the mussels, and remarkable for their ability to bore holes for shelter, in solid limestone, shells, etc. Synonym: Lithophagus. These holes are at first very small and shallow, but are enlarged with the growth of the shell, sometimes becoming two or three inches deep and nearly an inch diameter. Origin: NL. See Lithodome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lithodomus

litho-
lithobilic
Lithobius
lithocarp
Lithocarpus
Lithocarpus densiflorus
Lithocarpus glaber
Lithocarpus glabra
lithocholic acid
lithocholic acid 6 beta-hydroxylase
lithochromatics
lithocyst
Lithodidae
lithodome
lithodomous
lithodomus (current term)
lithoed
lithofellic
lithogenesis
lithogenic
lithogenous
lithoglyptics
lithograph
lithograph
lithographed
lithographer
lithographer
lithographers
lithographic
lithographic

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