‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. synapto`s fastened together; sy`n with + 'a`ptein to fasten. ] (Zool.) A genus of slender, transparent holothurians which have delicate calcareous anchors attached to the dermal plates. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; fastened together + diastase. ] (Chem.) A ferment resembling diastase, found in bitter almonds. Cf. Amygdalin, and Emulsin. [ 1913 Webster ]