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- noun biology The
separation of thecuticula from theepidermis inarthropods and related groups.
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It inhibits ecdysis and ultimately, apolysis, the first stage in the moulting process in which separation of the old cuticle from the underlying epidermal cells takes place.
Chapter 7 1994
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It is our formula of the old dismissal (apolysis) still contained in all liturgies.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913
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If the Mass be on a Week day the apolysis omits the opening words of the blessing, "He that rose again from the dead", as those particular words are used to commemorate Sunday as being the day of the Resurrection; There is also a shorter form in use after different parts of the Divine Office, e. g.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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