adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to, or situated near, the surface; outer.

   "Note on the ectal ("apparent”) origin of the N. trigeminus in the cat"

Antonyms

All antonyms

ental

Example

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"Note on the ectal ("apparent”) origin of the N. trigeminus in the cat"

Etymology

From ecto- + -al.

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