pterotic Meaning & Definition
What Does Pterotic Mean?
As an adjective, pterotic means Of or relating to a bone between the prootic and epiotic in the dorsal and outer part of the periotic capsule of many fishes. As a noun, it means The pterotic bone.
Pterotic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to a bone between the prootic and epiotic in the dorsal and outer part of the periotic capsule of many fishes.
Pterotic as a Noun
- The pterotic bone.
Synonyms of Pterotic
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Pterotic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pterotic (not comparable)
pterotic (plural pterotics)
Words That Rhyme With Pterotic
Origin of Pterotic
From Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + ὠτικός (ōtikós, “of or for the ear”), from its shape.