Definition of Phylactocarp

1. n. A branch of a plumularian hydroid specially modified in structure for the protection of the gonothecæ.

Definition of Phylactocarp

1. Noun. (zoology) A branch of a plumularian hydroid specially modified in structure for the protection of the gonothecae. ¹

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Medical Definition of Phylactocarp

1. A branch of a plumularian hydroid specially modified in structure for the protection of the gonothecae. Origin: Gr. To guard + fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phylactocarp

phycophyte
phycophytes
phycoplast
phycoplasts
phycotoxin
phycourobilin
phycourobilins
phygogalactic
phyla
phylacagogic
phylacter
phylactered
phylacteries
phylacters
phylactery
phylactocarp (current term)
phylactocarps
phylactolaemata
phylactolaematous
phylactolemata
phylae
phylanthropy
phylar
phylarch
phylarchs
phylarchy
phylax
phylaxis
phylaxises
phyle

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