pseudhemal

/sjuːd.hiːˈmɛl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a partial or incomplete hemal (relating to blood or blood vessels) structure or function.

“The pseudhemal system in the alien species was still in its developmental phase.”

2. noun

A biological structure or system that has a partial or incomplete hemal (relating to blood or blood vessels) structure or function.

“The scientist studied the pseudhemal system of the newly discovered species.”

Synonyms

  • defective
  • incomplete
  • partial

Antonyms

  • complete
  • functional