paragastric

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• paragastric — para·gastric …   English syllables

• radial canal — noun a) any of the numerous minute canals lined with choanocytes which radiate from the paragastric cavity in some sponges and end just below the surface of the sponge b) any of the canals extending through the substance of the umbrella from the… …   Wiktionary

• paragaster — ˈparəˌgastə(r), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: para (I) + gaster : a paragastric cavity …   Useful english dictionary

• radial canal — noun 1. : one of the numerous minute canals lined with choanocytes which radiate from the paragastric cavity in some sponges and end just below the surface of the sponge 2. : one of the canals extending through the substance of the umbrella from… …   Useful english dictionary

• paragastral — adjective see paragastric …   Useful english dictionary