anenterous
|an-en-ter-ous|
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/ænˈɛntərəs/
without intestines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anenterous' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'enteron' meaning 'intestine'.
Historical Evolution
'anenterous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe organisms lacking intestines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without intestines', and this meaning has remained unchanged in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking intestines or a digestive tract.
Some primitive animals are anenterous and absorb nutrients directly through their skin.
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