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Webster 1913 Edition


Gastrovascular

Gasˊtro-vas′cu-lar

,
Adj.
[
Gastro-
+
-vascular
.]
(Zool.)
Having the structure, or performing the functions, both of digestive and circulatory organs;
as, the
gastrovascular
cavity of cœlenterates
.

Definition 2024


gastrovascular

gastrovascular

English

Adjective

gastrovascular (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) That has both a digestive and a circulatory function

Derived terms

  • gastrovascular cavity (in coelenterates)

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