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Definition of acoelomate in English:

acoelomate

Pronunciation /eɪˈsiːlə(ʊ)meɪt/

adjective

(also acelomate)
Zoology

  • Of an animal or animal phylum: having no coelom or principal body cavity; not coelomate.

noun

(also acelomate)
Zoology

  • An acoelomate animal.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Francis Bell (1855–1924). From a- + coelomate.