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- US Pronunciation
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- [skleer-uh-tohm, skler-]
- /ˈsklɪər əˌtoʊm, ˈsklɛr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skleer-uh-tohm, skler-]
- /ˈsklɪər əˌtoʊm, ˈsklɛr-/
Definitions of sclerotome word
- noun sclerotome Embryology. the part of a mesodermal somite contributing to the development of the vertebrae and ribs. 1
- noun sclerotome Surgery. an instrument for use in performing a sclerotomy. 1
- noun sclerotome Zoology. a fibrous partition separating successive myotomes. 1
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Origin of sclerotome
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; sclero- + -tome
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Parts of speech for Sclerotome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sclerotome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
sclerotome usage trend in Literature
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- what is a sclerotome?
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