Etymology

obturaculum

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Today it means: A plug of connective tissue separating the hemocoels of the head and thorax of some lice Full definition →

Latin obturo
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  1. Latin · derived fromobturo
  2. English todayobturaculum

From Latin obturo.

Words from the same roots

Latinobturo all →

obturator

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