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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

  1. ‹ mucous membrane
  2. ‹ mucous
  3. ‹ mucosa
  4. ‹ mucopurulent
  5. ‹ mucoprotein
  6. ‹ mucopolysaccharide
  7. ‹ mucoid
  8. ‹ muco-
  9. ‹ mucky
  10. ‹ muckworm
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