Pecten
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɛktɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pecten is a noun meaning (anatomy, obsolete) The bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
Meaning
(anatomy, obsolete) The bones in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The pubic bone.
- (anatomy) A comb structure.
- (anatomy) Short for pecten oculi
- (zoology) One of the genus Pecten of scallops.
Word Forms
- pectens
- pectines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pubis, palm, knuckle, palp, bone, prepollex.
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