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Definition of Spiculum
1. Noun. Small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals.
Definition of Spiculum
1. n. Same as Spicule.
Definition of Spiculum
1. Noun. A thrusting javelin used by Romans that replaced the pilum in the late 3rd century. ¹
2. Noun. A sharp, pointed crystal, especially of ice. ¹
3. Noun. (zoology) A sharp, needle-like structure, especially those making up the skeleton of a sponge. ¹
4. Noun. (astronomy) A small radial emission of gas seen in the chromosphere and corona of the sun. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spiculum
1. spicule [n -LA] - See also: spicule
Medical Definition of Spiculum
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Origin: L, a little point.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiculum
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