First Known Use: circa 1826
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tergum
noun ter·gum \ˈtər-gəm\
plural ter·ga \-gə\
Definition of TERGUM
: the dorsal part or plate of a segment of an arthropod
— ter·gal \-gəl\ adjective
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Origin of TERGUM
New Latin, from Latin, back
Medical Dictionary
tergum
noun ter·gum \ˈtər-gəm\
plural ter·ga \-gə\
Medical Definition of TERGUM
: the dorsal part or plate of a segment of an arthropod
—ter·gal \-gəl\ adjective
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