ischiopodite

noun

is·​chi·​op·​o·​dite

-ˈäpəˌdīt

: the third joint from the base of certain limbs of crustaceans (as the thoracic legs of decapods)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary ischi- + -podite

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