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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“Pteryg-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pteryg-. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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