Streptostyly

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The fore-aft movement of the quadrate about the otic joint (quadratosquamosal joint). uncountable

Etymology

From strepto- + Ancient Greek στῦλος (stûlos, “pillar”) + -y.

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