stichosome

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What does stichosome mean?

A multicellular organ, very prominent in some stages of nematodes, consisting of a longitudinal series of stichocytes, and believed to be a secretory gland and storage organ.

Where does stichosome come from?

From sticho- + -some (“body”).

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