pterygial

1 of 2

adjective

pte·​ryg·​ial

təˈrij(ē)əl,

(ˈ)te¦r-

: of or relating to a pterygium

pterygial

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a pterygial bone or cartilage

specifically : actinost

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin pterygium + English -al

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