SYNANGIUM

Etymology

Noun

synangium (plural synangia)

(anatomy) The divided part beyond the pylangium in the aortic trunk of the amphibian heart.

(botany) The boat-shaped sorus of certain ferns.

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*an"gi*um, n.; pl. Synangia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: The divided part beyond the pylangium in the aortic trunk of the amphibian heart.

– Syn*an"gi*al, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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