Palatopterygoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Palatopterygoid is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull.
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull.
More Meanings
- Synonym of pterygoid.
Example Sentences
palatopterygoid
palatopterygoid arch
palatopterygoid bone
the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed
Word Forms
- palatopterygoids
Synonyms for palatopterygoid
Depending on context, synonyms include pterygoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pterygopalatine, palatopharyngeal, palatine, craniopalatine, pterygoidal, palatodental.
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