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Propterygium


Propˊte-ryg′i-um

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Noun.
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pl.
Propterygia
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[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] before + [GREEK] a fin.]
(Anat.)
The anterior of three principal cartilages in the fins of some fishes.
Propˊter-yg′i-al
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Adj.

Definition 2024


propterygium

propterygium

English

Noun

propterygium (plural propterygia)

  1. (anatomy) The anterior of three principal cartilages in the fins of some fishes.

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