mucro
mucro
Definition
mu·cro (myo̵̅o̅′krō)
noun pl. -·cro′·nesmyo̵̅o̅ krō′nēz
Biol. a short, sharp point, tip, or process projecting abruptly from certain parts and organs, as at the end of a leaf
Etymology: ModL < L, sharp point < IE base *meuk-, to scratch > Gr amychē, a scratch
Browse dictionary entries near mucro
- mucous membrane
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- mucopurulent
- mucoprotein
- mucopolysaccharide
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- mucky
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