monaxon
adjective
mon·ax·on
| \ (ˈ)mä¦nakˌsän, (ˈ)mō¦-\
Definition of monaxon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: developed by growth along a single axis
—used especially of a sponge spicule
2
: having monaxon spicules
—used of a sponge
monaxon
noun
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plural -s
Definition of monaxon (Entry 2 of 2)
: something distinguished by a single axis or axial process (as a nerve cell)
specifically
: a monaxon sponge spicule
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