Pterygopalatine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌtɛ.ɹɪɡ.ə(ʊ)ˈpal.ə.tʌɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pterygopalatine is an adjective meaning (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the palatine bone.
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the palatine bone.
Word Forms
- pterygopalatin
- pterygopalate
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palatopterygoid, sphenopalatine, palatovaginal, pterygomaxillary, palatopharyngeal, palatine.
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