Definition of Tomopteris

1. n. A genus of transparent marine annelids which swim actively at the surface of the sea. They have deeply divided or forked finlike organs (parapodia). This genus is the type of the order, or suborder, Gymnocopa.

Medical Definition of Tomopteris

1. A genus of transparent marine annelids which swim actively at the surface of the sea. They have deeply divided or forked finlike organs (parapodia). This genus is the type of the order, or suborder, Gymnocopa. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A cut + wing (but taken to mean, fin). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tomopteris

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tomnoddy
tomo
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tomograms
tomograph
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tomographic
tomographies
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tomography
tomography
tomolevel
tomomania
tomopteris (current term)
tomorrow
tomorrows
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toms
tomtate
tomtit
tomtit

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