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pa·ta·gium (pə tā′jē əm)
noun pl. patagia -·gia (-ə)
- a fold of skin between the fore and hind limbs of bats, flying squirrels, etc., enabling them to fly or glide through the air
- a fold of skin between the shoulder and forepart of a bird's wing
Etymology: ModL < L, gold edging of a tunic, border < Gr patageion < patagein, to rustle
Related Forms:
- patagial pa·ta′·gial adjective
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