acoelomate

noun

acoe·lo·mate | \ (ˌ)ā-ˈsē-lə-ˌmāt

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Definition of acoelomate

: an invertebrate lacking a coelom especially : one belonging to the group comprising the flatworms and nemerteans and characterized by bilateral symmetry and a digestive cavity that is the only internal cavity

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The first known use of acoelomate was circa 1889

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acoelomate

noun

acoe·lo·mate | \ (ˈ)ā-ˈsē-lə-ˌmāt

\

Medical Definition of acoelomate

: an invertebrate lacking a coelom especially : one belonging to the group comprising the flatworms and nemerteans (class Nemertea or Nemertinea) and characterized by bilateral symmetry and a digestive cavity that is the only internal cavity

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