Palatopterygoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of pterygoid.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull. not-comparable

    "the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed"

Synonyms

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pterygoid

Example

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"the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed"

Etymology

From palato- + pterygoid.

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