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hemelytron

(he mel′i trän′)

noun pl. hemelytra

either of the forewings of hemipteran insects, having a thickened basal portion and a membranous end

also hemelytrum

Origin: ModL < hem(i)- + elytron

See hemelytron in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. he·mel·y·tra (-trə)

One of the forewings of a hemipterous insect, having a thick membranous apex.

Origin:

Origin: hem(i)-

Origin: + elytron

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