nephridia

ne·phrid·i·um

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuh-frid-ee-uh m]
- /nəˈfrɪd i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuh-frid-ee-uh m]
- /nəˈfrɪd i əm/

Definitions of nephridia word

noun plural nephridia the excretory organ of many invertebrates, consisting of a tubule with one end opening into the body cavity and the other opening into a pore at the body surface. 1
noun nephridia Plural form of nephridium. 1

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Origin of nephridia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at nephr-, -idium

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Parts of speech for Nephridia

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nephridia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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