actinotrichium
|ac-ti-no-trich-i-um|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˈtrɪ.ki.əm/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˈtrɪ.ki.əm/
slender fin structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinotrichium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'trichos' meaning 'hair'.
Historical Evolution
'actinotrichium' was directly borrowed from Greek into scientific Latin, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'ray-like hair structures', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a slender, thread-like structure found in the fins of certain fish, particularly in the embryonic stage.
The actinotrichium provides structural support to the developing fin.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 19:51