pte·ryg·ial
| \ təˈrij(ē)əl, (ˈ)te¦r- \
Definition of pterygial
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to a pterygium
pterygial
noun
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of pterygial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a pterygial bone or cartilage
specifically
: actinost
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