Colleterial

/kɒlɪˈtɪəriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a colleterium or its function in insects and small organisms.

Etymology

From 'colletarium' + '-ial' suffix (relating to). This term belongs to scientific nomenclature developed for entomology and microscopic anatomy.

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