Pterotic Definition

adjective

(anatomy) Of or relating to a bone between the prootic and epiotic in the dorsal and outer part of the periotic capsule of many fishes.

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noun
The pterotic bone.
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Other Word Forms of Pterotic

Noun

Singular:
pterotic
Plural:
pterotics

Origin of Pterotic

  • Ancient Greek [script?], wing + ear, from its shape.

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