pteryg-

combining form

variants or pterygo-

1

: wing : fin

pterygoblast

pterygobranchiate

2

: pterygoid and

pterygomalar

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from pteryg-, pteryx; akin to Greek pteron wing, feather

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