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单词 metapterygium
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Definition of metapterygium in English:

metapterygium

noun ˌmɛtəptəˈrɪdʒɪəm
Ichthyology
  • The prominent posterior cartilage at the base of the pectoral (and sometimes pelvic) fin in certain cartilaginous fishes.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From German Metapterygium (C. Gegenbaur Grundzüge der Vergleichenden Anatomie (ed. 2) 684) from meta- + ancient Greek πτερύγιον.

Definition of metapterygium in US English:

metapterygium

nounˌmɛtəptəˈrɪdʒɪəm
Ichthyology
  • The prominent posterior cartilage at the base of the pectoral (and sometimes pelvic) fin in certain cartilaginous fishes.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From German Metapterygium (C. Gegenbaur Grundzüge der Vergleichenden Anatomie (ed. 2) 684) from meta- + ancient Greek πτερύγιον.

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