entosarc

/ɛntəsɑrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure of cartilage that supports the aortic arch in certain invertebrate animals, such as arthropods.

“The study of invertebrate anatomy revealed a unique entosarc supporting the aortic arch in the arthropod’s circulatory system.”

Synonyms

  • aortic arch support
  • cartilaginous structure

Antonyms

  • aortic arch obstruction
  • circulatory system anomaly