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Definition of Nematocalyx

1. n. One of a peculiar kind of cups, or calicles, found upon hydroids of the family Plumularidæ. They contain nematocysts. See Plumularia.

Definition of Nematocalyx

1. Noun. (zoology) A kind of cup or calicle containing nematocysts, found upon hydroids of the family Plumularidae. ¹

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Medical Definition of Nematocalyx

1. Origin: NL. See Nemato-, and Calyx. One of a peculiar kind of cups, or calicles, found upon hydroids of the family Plumularidae. They contain nematocysts. See Plumularia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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