Definition of Acalephae

1. Noun. A group of Coelenterata, including the Medusae or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acalephae

1. acaleph [n] - See also: acaleph

Medical Definition of Acalephae

1. A group of Coelenterata, including the Medusae or jellyfishes, and hydroids; so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles. Origin: NL, from Gr, a nettle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acalephae

academy
academy figure
acadesine
acadian
acai
acai berry
acais
acajou
acajous
acalculia
acalculiac
acalculiacs
acalculous
acalculous cholecystitis
acaleph
acalephae (current term)
acalephan
acalephe
acalephes
acalephoid
acalephs
acalycine
acalysinous
acamprosate
acamprosates
acampsia
acanaceous
acanth
acanth-

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