peritroch

noun

peri·​troch

ˈperə‧ˌträk

plural -s

1

: an embryo or larva surrounded by a band of cilia

2

: a band of cilia

peritrochal

pəˈri‧trəkəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

peri- + -troch

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!