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Definition of Paxillus

1. n. One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. See Illustration in Appendix.

Medical Definition of Paxillus

1. Origin: L, a peg. One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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