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circulus

[sur-kyuh-luhs]

noun, plural -li

[-lahy] .

any of the concentric circles on each scale of a fish, each of which indicates the annual growth of that scale.

Origin:
< Latin: circle

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circulus cir·cu·lus (sûr'kyə-ləs)
n. pl. cir·cu·li (-lī')

A ringlike or circular structure.
A circle formed by connecting arteries, veins, or nerves.

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