Definition of Paxillus

1. n. One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. See Illustration in Appendix.

Medical Definition of Paxillus

1. Origin: L, a peg. One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paxillus

pawns
pawns off
pawnshop
pawnshops
pawpaw
pawpaws
pawprint
pawprints
paws
pawsful
pax
paxes
paxil
paxillin
paxillose
paxillus (current term)
paxis
paxite
paxiuba
paxiubas
paxwax
paxwaxes
paxywaxy
pay
pay-and-display
pay-as-you-go
pay-by-wave
pay-off
pay-offs
pay-per-view

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