Acrorhagi

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɔˌrædʒaɪ/

Definitions of acrorhagi

noun specialized stinging structures found in some cnidarians, such as sea anemones and jellyfish

Example Sentences

A1 Acrorhagi are specialized stinging organs found in some sea anemones.

A2 The acrorhagi of the sea anemone help it defend itself against predators.

B1 The acrorhagi contain venom that can cause a painful sting to other marine creatures.

B2 Researchers are studying the function and evolution of acrorhagi in various species of sea anemones.

C1 The complex structure and function of acrorhagi demonstrate the intricate adaptations of marine organisms.

C2 The interaction between acrorhagi and other defense mechanisms in sea anemones showcases the complexity of marine ecology.

Examples of acrorhagi in a Sentence

formal The acrorhagi are specialized stinging structures found on the tentacles of certain species of sea anemones.

informal Watch out for those acrorhagi on the anemone tentacles, they can really sting!

slang I got zapped by one of those acrorhagi things on the sea anemone, it hurt like crazy!

figurative Her words were like acrorhagi, sharp and stinging, leaving a lasting impact on those who heard them.

Grammatical Forms of acrorhagi

plural

acrorhagi

comparative

more acrorhagi

superlative

most acrorhagi

present tense

acrorhagi

future tense

will acrorhagi

perfect tense

have acrorhagi

continuous tense

is acrorhagi

singular

acrorhagus

positive degree

acrorhagi

infinitive

to acrorhagi

gerund

acrorhaging

participle

acrorhagied

Origin and Evolution of acrorhagi

First Known Use: 1830 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acrorhagi' originates from Greek, with 'akron' meaning 'tip' and 'rhagein' meaning 'to burst forth'
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of zoology to describe specialized tentacles found in certain sea anemones, the term 'acrorhagi' has since been adopted in medical terminology to refer to similar structures in humans, particularly in the context of dermatology.