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pterygoid process

Syllabification: (pter·y·goid proc·ess)
Pronunciation: /ˈteriˌgoid ˈpräˌses, ˈpräsəs/

Definition of pterygoid process

noun

Anatomy
  • each of a pair of projections from the sphenoid bone in the skull.

Origin:

early 18th century: from modern Latin pterygoides (plural), from Greek pterux, pterug- 'wing'

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