SINCE 1828
peristome
noun
peri·stome
| \ ˈper-ə-ˌstōm
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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
Other Words from peristome
peristomial
\ ˌper-ə-ˈstō-mē-əl
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adjective
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adjective
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peristome
noun
peri·stome
| \ ˈper-ə-ˌstōm
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Medical Definition of peristome
: the area surrounding the mouth or cytostome of a protozoan
Other Words from peristome
peristomial
\ ˌper-ə-ˈstō-mē-əl
\
adjective
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adjective
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