synapticulum

noun

syn·​ap·​tic·​u·​lum

ˌsiˌnapˈtikyələm,

sə̇ˌn-

plural synapticula

-lə

: one of numerous conical or cylindrical calcareous processes that extend between and unite the adjacent septa of some corals

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek synaptos + New Latin -i- + Latin -culum, neuter diminutive suffix

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