typhlosole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fold in the surface of the intestines of some invertebrates etc that increases its digestive surface area.

Word forms

typhlosole typhlosoles

Etymology

From typhl- (“blind, caecum”) + Ancient Greek σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”).

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