stomodeum

(stōˌmə-dēˈəm)

also sto·mo·dae·um

noun pl. sto·mo·de·a also sto·mo·dae·a (-dēˈə)
The anterior or oral portion of the alimentary canal of an embryo.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: : Greek stoma, mouth

Origin: + Greek hodaios, on the way (from hodos, road)

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Related Forms:

  • stoˌmo·deˈal (-dēˈəl) adjective

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