labium
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Mask: in the nymphs of Odonata, the modified labium which, when at rest, conceals the other mouth parts.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Epipharynx: an organ, probably of taste, attached to the inner surface of the labium and supposed to correspond to the palate of higher animals Epiglossa or epiglottis.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
When the flea is feeding, the epipharynx and mandibles are thrust into the skin of the victim, the labium serving as a guide.
From Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases by Rennie Wilbur Doane
The labium is much as in that of Perla, being broad and short, with a distinct median suture, indicating its former separation in embryonic life into a pair of appendages.
From Our Common Insects A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses by A. S. (Alpheus Spring) Packard
Endolabium: the inner or mouth surface of the labium: the hypopharynx when that is well developed.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
The round ligament attaches to the uterus near the uterine tubes, and extends to the labia majora.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The growths, called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, or VIN, form on the external parts of the genital area, or vulva, including the labia and clitoris.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2011
I tell thee again, with Domine, labia aperies, If now to hear it be thine ease.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by William Carew Hazlitt
It is difficult to speak very decisively as to the function of the labia minora.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy by Havelock Ellis
They are associated usually with oedematous swelling of the labia.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
