Definition of Operculated
1. Adjective. Having an operculum.
Definition of Operculated
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Operculated
1.
1. Closed by a lid or cover, as the capsules of the mosses.
2. Having an operculum, or an apparatus for protecting the gills; said of shells and of fishes.
Origin: L. Operculatus, p.p. Of operculare to furnish with a lid, fr. Operculum lid.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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