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turbellarian

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Definition of turbellarian

: any of a class (Turbellaria) of mostly aquatic and free-living flatworms (such as a planarian)

Other Words from turbellarian

turbellarian adjective

First Known Use of turbellarian

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for turbellarian

ultimately from Latin turbellae (plural) bustle, stir, diminutive of turba confusion, crowd; from the tiny eddies created in water by the cilia

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turbellarian

noun
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Medical Definition of turbellarian

: any flatworm of the class Turbellaria

Other Words from turbellarian

turbellarian adjective

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