Associations to the word «Apodeme»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

APODEME, noun. (anatomy) An ingrowth of the arthropod exoskeleton, serving as an attachment site for muscles.

Dictionary definition

APODEME, noun. Ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley