Solenoglypha

noun plural

So·​le·​nog·​ly·​pha ˌsō-lə-ˈnäg-lə-fə How to pronounce Solenoglypha (audio)
in some classifications
: a group of venomous snakes with tubular erectile fangs comprising the families Viperidae and Crotalidae

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“Solenoglypha.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Solenoglypha. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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