trochal

/ˈtroʊkæl/

Definitions

1. noun

A wheel-shaped or disk-shaped structure, especially at the base of an arthropod’s leg

“The trochal wheel at the base of the caterpillar’s leg helps it move around.”

Synonyms

  • leg base
  • wheel-like structure

Antonyms

  • apex
  • distal structure