taenidium Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tæ*nid"i*um noun (Also<

• Taenidium
• Tænidium

)

Etymology

NL., dim. fr. L. taenia a ribbon.

Wordforms

plural Tænidia

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The chitinous fiber forming the spiral thread of the tracheæ of insects. See Illust. of Trachea.