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lancelet
noun lance·let \ˈlan(t)-slət\
Definition of LANCELET
: any of a subphylum (Cephalochordata) of small translucent marine primitive chordate animals that are fishlike in appearance and usually live partially buried on the ocean floor —called also amphioxus
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First Known Use of LANCELET
circa 1836
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lancelet
noun lance·let \ˈlan(t)-slət\
Medical Definition of LANCELET
: any vertebrate animal of the subphylum Cephalochordata—called also amphioxus
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