onchium

noun
on·​chi·​um | \ ˈäŋkēəm\
plural onchia\ -​ēə \

Definition of onchium

: one of the hooks or rasps located in the buccal cavity of various nematode worms and serving to grasp and break up prey

History and Etymology for onchium

New Latin, from onc- + -ium

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