Definition of Trionyx

1. Noun. Type genus of the Trionychidae.


Definition of Trionyx

1. n. A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle.

Medical Definition of Trionyx

1. A genus of fresh water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Synonym: soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle. The common American species (Trionyx, or Aspidonectus, ferox) becomes over a foot in length and is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and Africa. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. (see Tri-) + a claw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trionyx

triolein
trioles
triolet
triolets
triols
triomino
triominoes
trion
trional
trione
triones
trionic
trionychoidea
trionym
trionyms
trionyx (current term)
triophthalmos
trior
triorchidism
triorchism
triors
triorthocresyl phosphate
trios
triose
triosekinase
triosephosphate
trioses
triotus
trioval

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