Definition of "parapodium" []

One of the fleshy paired appendages of polychete annelids that function in locomotion and breathing. (noun)

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Use "parapodium" in a sentence

"A child who is paraplegic learns to walk with a plywood parapodium made by village rehabilitations workers."

Words like "parapodium"

appendage extremity

foot tubercle

member

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