camerostome

noun

cam·​er·​o·​stome

ˈkam(ə)rəˌstōm

plural -s

: the anterior marginal depression of the body wall of a tick in which its capitulum lies

Word History

Etymology

New Latin camerostoma, from camero- (from Late Latin camera chamber) + -stoma

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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