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synapticulum

noun
syn·​ap·​tic·​u·​lum | \ ËŒsiËŒnapˈtikyÉ™lÉ™m, sə̇ˌn-\
plural synapticula\ -​lÉ™ \

Definition of synapticulum

: one of numerous conical or cylindrical calcareous processes that extend between and unite the adjacent septa of some corals

History and Etymology for synapticulum

New Latin, from Greek synaptos + New Latin -i- + Latin -culum, neuter diminutive suffix

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