Meanings
nounorgan of Chievitz (plural organs of Chievitz)
plural organs of Chievitz
- anatomyA juxtaoral organ composed of nests of benign squamoid epithelium closely associated with multiple nerve bundles.
Synonyms: juxtaoral organ
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA juxtaoral organ composed of nests of benign squamoid epithelium closely associated with multiple nerve bundles.
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Origin
First noted in embryos by Johan Henrik Chievitz in 1885.
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organ of Chievitz. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/organ%20of%20Chievitz
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“organ of Chievitz.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/organ%20of%20Chievitz. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “organ of Chievitz,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/organ%20of%20Chievitz.
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