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palatopterygoid

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛɹɪɡɔɪd

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed
  • palatopterygoid arch
  • palatopterygoid bone
  • palatopterygoid

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of pterygoid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pterygoid

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From palato- + pterygoid.