Term Name: | subdivision of organism along appendicular axis |
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Synonyms: | appendage segment, appendicular segment |
Definition: | A major subdivision of an organism that divides an organism along an axis perpedicular to the main body anterior-posterior axis. In vertebrates, this is typically a fin or limb segment. In insects, this includes segments of appendages such as antennae, as well as segments of the insect leg. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0010758] |