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tectorial

Syllabification: (tec·to·ri·al)
Pronunciation: /tekˈtôrēəl/

Definition of tectorial

adjective

Anatomy
  • forming a covering.
  • denoting the membrane covering the organ of Corti in the inner ear.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin tectorium 'covering, a cover' (from tegere 'to cover') + -al

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