monaxon

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adjective

mon·​ax·​on
(ˈ)mä¦nakˌsän,
(ˈ)mō¦-
1
: developed by growth along a single axis
used especially of a sponge spicule
2
: having monaxon spicules
used of a sponge

monaxon

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noun

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plural -s
: something distinguished by a single axis or axial process (as a nerve cell)
specifically : a monaxon sponge spicule

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

mon- + Greek axōn axis

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“Monaxon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monaxon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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