gnathite

gna·thite

 (nā′thīt′, năth′īt′)

n.

A jawlike appendage of an arthropod.

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[Greek gnathos, jaw; see gnathic + -ite.]

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gnathite

(ˈneɪθaɪt; ˈnæθ-)

n

(Zoology) zoology an appendage of an arthropod that is specialized for grasping or chewing; mouthpart

[C19: from Greek gnathos jaw]

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