imperforate
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Rhabdamminina, rab-da-mi-nī′na, n. a group of marine imperforate foraminiferous protozoans.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
Operations for Artificial Anus.—In children the condition known as imperforate anus may sometimes be remedied by exploratory operations in the perineum, guided by the protrusion caused by the distended intestine.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
The reprinted "Eagle" Carrier's stamp was first sent out perforated 12, the original was, of course, imperforate, and the stamps upon the sheet were separated by colored lines.
From History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America by Tiffany, John Kerr
The acetabulum for the head of the femur is imperforate, being a simple oval basin, as in Chelonian reptiles and the higher Mammals.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.
Attempts are, however, made to palm off trimmed reprints as imperforate specimens.
From History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America by Tiffany, John Kerr
