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on·​chi·​um | \ ˈäŋkēəm \
plural onchia\ -​ēə \

Definition of onchium

: one of the hooks or rasps located in the buccal cavity of various nematode worms and serving to grasp and break up prey

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History and Etymology for onchium

New Latin, from onc- + -ium

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“Onchium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onchium. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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