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DIANCISTRON

\da͡ɪˈansɪstɹˌɒn], \da‍ɪˈansɪstɹˌɒn], \d_aɪ__ˈa_n_s_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_n]\

Definitions of DIANCISTRON

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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[Greek] A spicule resembling a stout sigma, but the inner margin of both hook and shaft thins out to a knife edge and is notched. Plu. diancistra.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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