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单词 prokinesis
释义

Definition of prokinesis in English:

prokinesis

noun ˌprəʊkɪˈniːsɪsˌprəʊkʌɪˈniːsɪs
Zoology
  • A form of upper jaw mobility, found in some birds and lizards, in which the upper jaw may be raised relative to the neurocranium by rotation about a hinge at their junction, anterior to the eyes.

Origin

1960s. From pro- + kinesis, after prokinetic.

Definition of prokinesis in US English:

prokinesis

noun
Zoology
  • A form of upper jaw mobility, found in some birds and lizards, in which the upper jaw may be raised relative to the neurocranium by rotation about a hinge at their junction, anterior to the eyes.

Origin

1960s. From pro- + kinesis, after prokinetic.

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