actinosome
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/ˈæktɪnəˌsoʊm/
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/ˈæktɪnəˌsəʊm/
radial body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinosome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray' and 'soma' meant 'body.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the modern English word 'actinosome' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ray body,' referring to the radial structure of certain marine animals, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the entire body of a coelenterate, such as a jellyfish or coral, which is composed of radial segments.
The actinosome of the jellyfish is fascinating to marine biologists.
Synonyms
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