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Definition of Pleurotoma

1. n. Any marine gastropod belonging to Pleurotoma, and ether allied genera of the family Pleurotmidæ. The species are very numerous, especially in tropical seas. The outer lip has usually a posterior notch or slit.

Medical Definition of Pleurotoma

1. Any marine gastropod belonging to Pleurotoma, and ether allied genera of the family Pleurotmidae. The species are very numerous, especially in tropical seas. The outer lip has usually a posterior notch or slit. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pleurotoma

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