RHABDOM
\ɹˈabdəm], \ɹˈabdəm], \ɹ_ˈa_b_d_ə_m]\
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One of numerous minute rodlike structures formed of two or more cells situated behind the retinulae in the compound eyes of insects, etc. See Illust. under Ommatidium.
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