palatoquadrate

adjective

pal·​a·​to·​quadrate

: of, relating to, or replacing the palatine and quadrate bones

especially : constituting a series of bones or a continuous cartilaginous rod that forms part of the upper jaw or roof of the mouth of most vertebrates other than mammals

palatoquadrate noun

Word History

Etymology

palato- + quadrate

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