pterygo-

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτέρῠγος (ptérugos), genitive singular of πτέρῠξ (ptérux, wing).

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pterygo-

  1. (zootomy) Of or relating to the wing or fin.
    pterygoblast, pterygobranchiate
  2. (anatomy) Wing-shaped; pterygoid.
    pterygomalar

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