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Definition of Discolith

1. n. One of a species of coccoliths, having an oval discoidal body, with a thick strongly refracting rim, and a thinner central portion. One of them measures about &frac1x50000; of an inch in its longest diameter.

Definition of Discolith

1. Noun. (biology) A kind of coccolith with an oval discoidal body, a thick strongly refracting rim and a thinner central portion. ¹

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Medical Definition of Discolith

1. One of a species of coccoliths, having an oval discoidal body, with a thick strongly refracting rim, and a thinner central portion. One of them measures about 1/50000 of an inch in its longest diameter. Origin: Gr. A round plate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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