astomia

/æsˈtoʊmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to the absence of a mouth or anus in an animal.

“The unusual creature was discovered to have astomia, meaning it lacked both a mouth and anus.”

Synonyms

  • apertures
  • mucous membranes
  • orifices

Antonyms

  • anuses
  • apertures
  • mouths