Anteroventral

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any structure situated under the front of the head (especially of an insect).
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the underside of the front of the head.

    "The histial ridge of the heteromorphs is comparatively wide, especially in the anteroventral part, and forms a wide, open cavity —the histial dolon."

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"The histial ridge of the heteromorphs is comparatively wide, especially in the anteroventral part, and forms a wide, open cavity —the histial dolon."

Etymology

From antero- + ventral.

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