Rostral

//ˈɹɑ.stɹəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A scale in reptiles on the median plate of the tip of the snout that borders the mouth opening.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the rostrum. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Serving as a rostrum. not-comparable

    "rostral column"

Antonyms

All antonyms
caudal

Etymology

From Latin rostrum.

Related phrases

rostral bonerostral pars distalis

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