Rhabdom
Pronunciation : Rhab"dom
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: One of numerous minute rodlike structures formed of two or more cells situated behind the retinul? in the compound eyes of insects, etc. See Illust. under Ommatidium.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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