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Definition of Nassa

1. n. Any species of marine gastropods, of the genera Nassa, Tritia, and other allied genera of the family Nassidæ; a dog whelk. See Illust. under Gastropoda.

Medical Definition of Nassa

1. Origin: From L. Nassa a kind of basket, in allusion to the reticulation of some species. Any species of marine gastropods, of the genera Nassa, Tritia, and other allied genera of the family Nassidae; a dog whelk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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