Definition of Opercle

1. n. Any one of the bony plates which support the gill covers of fishes; an opercular bone.

Medical Definition of Opercle

1. 1. Any one of the bony plates which support the gill covers of fishes; an opercular bone. 2. An operculum. Origin: Cf.F. Opercule. See Operculum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Opercle

operator gene
operator gene
operator region
opera bouffe
opera citato
opera cloak
opera comique
opera company
opera glasses
opera hat
opera hood
opera house
opera star
opercele
operceles
opercle (current term)
opercula
opercular
opercular
operculars
opercular fold
opercular part
operculate
operculated
operculated
opercule
opercules
operculiferous
operculigenous
operculitis

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