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Tracheole (noun) means a tiny branching tube inside an insect's breathing system that carries oxygen into its body tissues.

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A tiny branching tube inside an insect's breathing system that carries oxygen into its body tissues.

"Oxygen is absorbed all over the body surface through branched tracheoles which are located directly under the body surface." — Wilfried Wichard, Biological Atlas of Aquatic Insects (2002)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"tracheole" (noun) means a tiny branching tube inside an insect's breathing system that carries oxygen into its body tissues.