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ap·pen·dic·u·lar

 (ăp′ən-dĭk′yə-lər)
adj.
Of, relating to, or consisting of an appendage or appendages, especially the limbs: the appendicular skeleton.
[From Latin appendicula, diminutive of appendix, appendic-, appendix; see appendix.]
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appendicular

(ˌæpənˈdɪkjʊlə)
adj
1. relating to an appendage or appendicle
2. (Anatomy) anatomy of or relating to the vermiform appendix
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ap•pen•dic•u•lar

(ˌæp ənˈdɪk yə lər)

adj.
of or pertaining to an appendage or limb.
[1645–55; < Latin appendicul(a) small appendage (appendic-, s. of appendix (see appendix) + -ula -ule) + -ar1]
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Adj.1.appendicular - relating to or consisting of an appendage or appendagesappendicular - relating to or consisting of an appendage or appendages; especially the limbs; "the appendicular skeleton"
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ap·pen·dic·u·lar

a. apendicular, rel. al apéndice.
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