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sericterium

DEFINITIONS OF: sericterium

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n silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders

Synonyms:
serictery, silk gland
Type of:
gland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ
any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
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