plural of wood hedgehog

(biochemistry, sometimes capitalized) A morphogenic protein that controls cell division of adult stem cells and has been implicated in the development of some cancers.

(military) A static antitank and anti-landing craft obstacle, widely used during World War II, constructed from three mutually-perpendicular steel rails connected in the form of a tripod.

(archaic) sea urchin

Erinaceus europaeus, the hedgehog that inhabits much of Western and Central Europe.

gymnure

An edible mushroom of species Hydnum repandum.

plural of hedgehog cactus

Any of various cacti of the genera Pediocactus, Echinocereus, and Echinopsis.

Any of various cacti of the genus Echinocactus.