somite

/ˌsoʊˈmaɪt/
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Other forms: somites

Definitions of somite
  1. noun
    one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally
    synonyms: metamere
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    type of:
    segment
    one of the parts into which something naturally divides
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