‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. synapto`s fastened together; sy`n with + 'a`ptein to fasten. ] (Zool.) A genus of slender, transparent holothurians which have delicate calcareous anchors attached to the dermal plates. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; fastened together + diastase. ] (Chem.) A ferment resembling diastase, found in bitter almonds. Cf. Amygdalin, and Emulsin. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl.Synapticulae [ NL., dim. from Gr. &unr_; fastened together. ] (Zool.) One of numerous calcareous processes which extend between, and unite, the adjacent septa of certain corals, especially of the fungian corals. [ 1913 Webster ]