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Epiplastron

Epˊi-plas′tron

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Epiplastra
(#)
.
[Pref.
epi-
+
plastron
.]
(Anat.)
One of the first pair of lateral plates in the plastron of turtles.

Definition 2024


epiplastron

epiplastron

English

Noun

epiplastron (plural epiplastrons or epiplastra)

  1. (anatomy) One of the first pair of lateral plates in the plastron of turtles.