MYOPHAN

My"o*phan, n. Etym: [Myo- + Gr. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: A contractile striated layer found in the bodies and stems of certain Infusoria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; ā€œa critical readingā€; ā€œa critical dissertationā€; ā€œa critical analysis of Melville’s writingsā€


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