Meanings
nounsynapticula (plural synapticulae or synapticulas)
plural synapticulae · plural synapticulas
- biologyOne of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.
Synonyms: synapticulum
Synonyms & antonyms
nounOne of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals.
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Origin
- Ancient Greekσυνάπτειν
- Englishsynapticula
From translingual from Ancient Greek συνάπτειν (sunáptein) + -i- + Latin -cula
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synapticula. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synapticula
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