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resilium

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re·​sil·​i·​um | \ rə̇ˈzilēəm, rēˈz- \
plural resilia\ -​lēə \

Definition of resilium

: the internal part of the hinge ligament of a bivalve shell resembling in consistency and often described as cartilage but being in fact chitinous

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History and Etymology for resilium

New Latin, from Latin resilire to rebound

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“Resilium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resilium. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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