tergum
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noun \ˈtər-gəm\ plural ter·ga \-gə\
Definition of TERGUM
: the dorsal part or plate of a segment of an arthropod
— ter·gal \-gəl\ adjective
Origin of TERGUM
New Latin, from Latin, back
First Known Use: circa 1826
ter·gum
noun \ˈtər-gəm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ter·ga \-gə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of TERGUM
: the dorsal part or plate of a segment of an arthropod
—ter·gal \-gəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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