suctorial

suctorial Definition

suc·to·rial (suk tôr′ē əl)

adjective

of or adapted for sucking or suction
having organs used for sucking

Etymology: < ModL suctorius < L suctus (see suction) + -al

suctorial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

mouthpart: The larvae are carnivorous, with biting or suctorial mouthparts.

Browse dictionary entries near suctorial

‹ suction pump
‹ suction cup
‹ suction
‹ sucrose
‹ sucre
‹ sucrase
‹ suckling
‹ suckler
‹ suckle
‹ sucking louse

Sudan ›
Sudan grass ›
Sudanic ›
sudarium ›
sudatorium ›
sudatory ›
Sudbury ›
sudd ›
sudden ›
sudden death ›