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Definition of Scutate

1. a. Buckler-shaped; round or nearly round.

Definition of Scutate

1. shaped like a shield [adj]

Medical Definition of Scutate

1. 1. Buckler-shaped; round or nearly round. 2. Protected or covered by bony or horny plates, or large scales. Origin: L. Scutatus armed with a shield, from scutum a shield. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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