What is the definition of
appendage
1.
[ noun ]
(zoology) a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Synonyms:
outgrowth
process
Examples:
"a bony process"
Related terms:
body_part
tail
horn
horn
spine
style
acromion
aculea
villus
flagellum
pseudopod
apophysis
papilla
fetlock
tuberosity
transverse_process
ala
alveolar_arch
alveolar_ridge
acrosome
caruncle
condyle
appendix
spicule
mastoid
papilla
tentacle
styloid_process
pterygoid_process
arista
cirrus
zygomatic_process
hair
odontoid_process
metaphysis
excrescence
coronoid_process
epicondyle
fimbria
osteophyte
trochanter
olecranon
ridge
plant_process
cercus
crest
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2.
[ noun ]
(zoology) an external body part that projects from the body
Synonyms:
member
extremity
Examples:
"it is important to keep the extremities warm"
Related terms:
external_body_part
limb
claw
parapodium
fin
mouthpart
swimmeret
vertebrate_foot
digit
chelicera
3.
[ noun ]
a part that is joined to something larger
Related terms:
part
handle
handhold
tailpiece
appendicle
append
Similar spelling:
appendaged
append
appendant
appendicle
appendix
appendectomy