punctate(d)

  • 1punctate — 1760, from Mod.L. punctuatus, from L. punctum point (see POINT (Cf. point)) …

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  • 2punctate — [puŋk′tāt΄] adj. [ModL punctatus < L punctum, a POINT] marked with dots or tiny spots, as certain plants and animals: also punctated punctation n …

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  • 3punctate — Marked with points or dots differentiated from the surrounding surface by color, elevation, or texture. [L. punctum, a point] * * * punc·tate pəŋ(k) .tāt adj characterized by dots or points <punctate skin lesions> punc·ta·tion .pəŋ(k) tā sh …

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  • 4punctate — adjective Etymology: New Latin punctatus, from Latin punctum point more at point Date: circa 1760 1. marked with minute spots or depressions < a punctate leaf > 2. characterized by dots or points < punctate skin lesions > • punctation noun …

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  • 5punctate — adjective marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures. Head and pronotum densely punctate and predominantly opaque, punctures on upper half of head mostly contiguous and without extensive shiny interspaces... [ …

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  • 6Punctate flower chafer — At Swifts Creek, Victoria Scientific classification Kingdom …

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  • 7Punctate epithelial erosions — This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. #if: {1|}|Because: {1} |Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the . Punctate epithelial erosions is a pathology affecting&#8230; …

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  • 8punctate keratoderma — keratoderma punctatum an autosomal dominant form of palmoplantar keratoderma in which the lesions are localized in multiple points on the palms and soles; called also keratosis punctata and punctate keratosis …

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  • 9punctate — dotted, with colour or structure; stippled …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 10punctate — adj. [L. punctum, small hole or spot] Covered with small pores, holes, or dots …

    Dictionary of invertebrate zoology