Oostegite

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: en, /əʊˈɒstɪdÊ’aɪt/
• US IPA: en, /oʊˈ(w)É‘stɪˌdÊ’aɪt/

Origin

Ancient Greek

Full definition of oostegite

Noun

1. (zoology) One of the plates which, in some crustaceans, enclose a cavity in which the eggs are hatched.