Definition of Serpula

1. n. Any one of numerous species of tubicolous annelids of the genus Serpula and allied genera of the family Serpulidæ. They secrete a calcareous tube, which is usually irregularly contorted, but is sometimes spirally coiled. The worm has a wreath of plumelike and often bright-colored gills around its head, and usually an operculum to close the aperture of its tube when it retracts.

Definition of Serpula

1. a marine worm [n SERPULAE]

Medical Definition of Serpula

1. Origin: L, a little snake. See Serpent. Any one of numerous species of tubicolous annelids of the genus Serpula and allied genera of the family Serpulidae. They secrete a calcareous tube, which is usually irregularly contorted, but is sometimes spirally coiled. The worm has a wreath of plumelike and often bright-coloured gills around its head, and usually an operculum to close the aperture of its tube when it retracts. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serpula

serpigines
serpiginous
serpiginous choroidopathy
serpiginous corneal ulcer
serpiginous keratitis
serpiginous ulcer
serpiginously
serpigo
serpigoes
serpigos
serpin
serpinopathies
serpinopathy
serpins
serpolet
serpula (current term)
serpulae
serpulidan
serpulina
serpulina hyodysenteriae
serpulite
serpulites
serr
serrabrancaite
serrae
serran
serranid
serranid fish
serranids
serrano

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