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[がい(外)·とう(套)·まく(膜)]
gaitoumaku
noun

Root Words:

[がい(外)·とう(套) + まく(膜)]
gaitou + maku

English Meaning(s) for 外套膜

noun
  1. mantle (of an invertebrate)
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Definition and Synonyms for 外套膜

Mantle a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
Synonyms: 外套, 外套膜

Meanings for each kanji in 外套膜

外 outside Kanji Details »
套 hackneyed Kanji Details »
膜 membrane Kanji Details »

Categories 外套膜 is a member of

Cuticle the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
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