RHABDOMS

Noun

rhabdoms

plural of rhabdom

Source: Wiktionary


RHABDOM

Rhab"dom, n. Etym: [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of numerous minute rodlike structures formed of two or more cells situated behind the retinulæ in the compound eyes of insects, etc. See Illust. under Ommatidium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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