pterygo-
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- pteryg- (before a vowel)
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek πτέρῠγος (ptérugos), genitive singular of πτέρῠξ (ptérux, “wing”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tɛ.ɹɪɡ.ə(ʊ)/
- (General American) IPA(key): /tɛɹ.əɡ.oʊ/
Prefix edit
pterygo-
- (zootomy) Of or relating to the wing or fin.
- pterygoblast, pterygobranchiate
- (anatomy) Wing-shaped; pterygoid.
- pterygomalar
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
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References edit
- “pterygo-”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.