peri·stome
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Definition of peristome
1
: the fringe of teeth surrounding the orifice of a moss capsule
2
: the region around the mouth in various invertebrates
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peristomial
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ˌper-ə-ˈstō-mē-əl
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adjective
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adjective
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“Peristome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peristome. Accessed 6 May. 2021.
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peristome
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peri·stome
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Medical Definition of peristome
: the area surrounding the mouth or cytostome of a protozoan
Other Words from peristome
peristomial
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ˌper-ə-ˈstō-mē-əl
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adjective
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adjective
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The first known use of peristome was in 1799
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