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suctorial

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(suk tôr′ē əl)

adjective

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

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

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adjective

Adapted for sucking or clinging by suction: a suctorial organ.
Having organs or parts adapted for sucking or clinging.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin sūctōrius

Origin: , from Latin sūctus

Origin: , past participle of sūgere, to suck; see seuə-² in Indo-European roots

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