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provinculum

noun
pro·vinculum | \ prō+ \

Definition of provinculum 

: a primitive hinge composed of minute teeth developed before the permanent dentition in some bivalve mollusks

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History and Etymology for provinculum

New Latin, from pro- entry 1 + vinculum

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