Definition of Tanystomata

1. n. pl. A division of dipterous insects in which the proboscis is large and contains lancelike mandibles and maxillæ. The horseflies and robber flies are examples.

Medical Definition of Tanystomata

1. A division of dipterous insects in which the proboscis is large and contains lancelike mandibles and maxillae. The horseflies and robber flies are examples. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. To stretch +, mouth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tanystomata

tantra
tantras
tantric
tantrically
tantrisms
tantrum
tantrums
tanukis
tanyard
tanyards
tanycyte
tanycytes
tanyphonia
tanystomata (current term)
tanzania
tanzanite
tanzanites
tanztheater
tao
taonianone
tap-dance
tap-dancer
tap-in
tap-off
tap-tackle
tap and go
tap dance

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