mon·ax·on
(ˈ)mä¦nakˌsän,
(ˈ)mō¦-
1
: developed by growth along a single axis
—used especially of a sponge spicule
2
: having monaxon spicules
—used of a sponge
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plural -s
: something distinguished by a single axis or axial process (as a nerve cell)
specifically
: a monaxon sponge spicule
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“Monaxon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monaxon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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