noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of capitulum.
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Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: capitulum
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sphaeridium
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noun
Meaning 2
A sense organ found on the exterior of most sea urchins, consisting of an oval or spherical head surmounting a short pedicel. It is generally supposed to be an olfactory organ, or for equilibrium.
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Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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History
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σφαιρίδιον (sphairídion, “sphere (diminutive form)”), by surface analysis, sphero- + -idium.