From the Latin ex- (outside) and cubo or cubitor (one who lies down), meaning sentinel or watchman
excubitum
eks-KEW-bi-tum
From the Latin ex- (outside) and cubo or cubitor (one who lies down), meaning sentinel or watchman
excubitus
eks-KEW-bi-tus
From the Latin ex- (outside) and cubo or cubitor (one who lies down), meaning sentinel or watchman
Monolopia
mon-oh-LOH-pee-uh
From the Greek mono (single) and lopos (covering), referring to the involucres
columnae
KOL-um-nay
Column
subfistulosa
sub-fist-yoo-LOW-suh
Becoming tube-like; nearly tube-like
aviculare
a-vik-yoo-LAY-ree
Small bird
avicularis
a-vik-yoo-LAY-riss
Small bird
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