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Epicleidium


Epˊi-clei′di-um

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
ἐπί
upon + [GREEK] a little key.]
(Anat.)
A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds.

Definition 2024


epicleidium

epicleidium

English

Noun

epicleidium

  1. (anatomy) A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the furcula of many birds.