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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats