pecten
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noun \ˈpek-tən\ plural pectens
Definition of PECTEN
1
: scallop 1a
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plural usually pec·ti·nes \-tə-ˌnēz\ : a body part that resembles a comb; especially : a folded vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humor in the eye of a bird or reptile
Origin of PECTEN
New Latin pectin-, pecten, from Latin, comb, scallop
First Known Use: 1682
pec·ten
noun \ˈpek-tən\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; pec·ti·nes \-tə-ˌnēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of PECTEN
: a body part that resembles a comb; especially : a folded vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous body in the eye of a bird or reptile
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