neonychium

noun

ne·​onych·​i·​um
ˌnēəˈnikēəm
plural neonychia
-kēə
or neonychiums
: a protective pad enclosing a fetal claw

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ne- + -onychium

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“Neonychium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neonychium. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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