propterygium

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek προ- (pro-, “before”) + πτερῠ́γιον (pterúgion, “a fin”).

Noun

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propterygium (plural propterygia)

  1. (anatomy) The anterior of three principal cartilages in the fins of some fishes.
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