camerostome
noun
cam·er·o·stome
\ˈkam(ə)rəˌstōm\
Definition of camerostome
-s
: the anterior marginal depression of the body wall of a tick in which its capitulum lies
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Origin and Etymology of camerostome
New Latin camerostoma, from camero- (from Late Latin camera chamber) + -stoma
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