Chaetal

/ˈkiːtəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or possessing chaetae (hair-like bristles); having the characteristics or structure of bristles.

Etymology

From chaeta plus the adjective suffix -al, forming an English adjective from the scientific term for bristles.

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When biologists use the word 'chaetal' about a worm or other creature, they're actually conducting a sophisticated anatomical description that would be impossible without this specialized vocabulary.

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