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Definition of Spiralozooid

1. n. One of the special defensive zooids of certain hydroids. They have the form of long, slender tentacles, and bear lasso cells.

Medical Definition of Spiralozooid

1. One of the special defensive zooids of certain hydroids. They have the form of long, slender tentacles, and bear lasso cells. Origin: Spiral + zooid. So called because they often have a spiral form when contracted. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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