Squama
[skweimә]
Definition
(n.) A scale cast off from the skin; a thin dry shred consisting of epithelium.
Typed by Lillian
Definition
n. a scale: the bractea of a deciduous spike any scaly bracted leaf:—pl. Squā′m?/span>.—n.pl. Squāmā′ta a division of reptiles including lizards and serpents.—adjs. Squā′mate Squā′mous Squamā′ceous Squā′mose covered with or consisting of scales: scaly.—ns. Squāme a scale or squama; Squāmel′la a small scale.—adjs. Squāmif′erous Squāmig′erous bearing squam?or scales; Squā′miform Squā′moid like a scale.—ns. Squāmō′sal the squamous portion of the temporal bone; Squam′ula a very small scale—also Squam′ule.—adjs. Squam′ulate Squam′uliform.
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