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Cheiropterygium

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Chei-ropˊte-ryg′i-um

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Noun.

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pl.

Cheiropterygia

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[NL., fr. Gr.

χείρ

hand +

πτέρυξ

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πτέρυγοσ

wing, fin.]

(Anat.)

The typical pentadactyloid limb of the higher vertebrates.

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Chei-ros′o-phist

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Noun.