Definition of Ganoid

1. Noun. Primitive fishes having thick bony scales with a shiny covering.

Exact synonyms: Ganoid Fish
Generic synonyms: Teleost, Teleost Fish, Teleostan
Group relationships: Ganoidei, Order Ganoidei
Specialized synonyms: Amia Calva, Bowfin, Dogfish, Grindle, Duckbill, Paddlefish, Polyodon Spathula, Chinese Paddlefish, Psephurus Gladis, Sturgeon, Billfish, Gar, Garfish, Garpike, Lepisosteus Osseus

Definition of Ganoid

1. a. Of or pertaining to Ganoidei. -- n. One of the Ganoidei.

Definition of Ganoid

1. a type of fish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ganoid

1. Of or pertaining to Ganoidei. One of the Ganoidei. Ganoid scale, one kind of scales of the ganoid fishes, composed of an inner layer of bone, and an outer layer of shining enamel. They are often so arranged as to form a coat of mail. Origin: Gr. Brightness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ganoid

ganned
gannet
gannet
gannetry
gannets
ganning
gannister
gannister
gannisters
ganoblast
ganocephala
ganocephalous
ganof
ganofs
ganoid (current term)
ganoid (current term)
ganoidal
ganoidei
Ganoidei
ganoidian
ganoids
ganoid fish
ganoin
ganoine
ganoine
ganoines
ganoins
gans
Ganser's commissures
Ganser's syndrome

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