gonapophysis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɡɑːnəˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From gon- + apophysis.
Meanings
- A modified tubular appendage of the anal region in insects that functions in copulation, oviposition, or stinging
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gonapophyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |