REMORA
\ɹɪmˈɔːɹə], \ɹɪmˈɔːɹə], \ɹ_ɪ_m_ˈɔː_ɹ_ə]\
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marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects
By Princeton University
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marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Oddity Software
By Noah Webster.
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Stoppage, stagnation, -as of blood. Also, the name of two surgical instruments, intended to retain parts in situ. The one was used, formerly, in castration, to prevent the intestines from protruding at the inguinal ring; the other, called Remora Hildani, (F.) Arret d' Hildan, Echeneis, was employed to maintain fractures and luxations reduced. It is not now used.
By Robley Dunglison