Definition of Palatopterygoid

1. a. Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull; as, the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed.

Medical Definition of Palatopterygoid

1. Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull; as, the palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed. Origin: Palato- + pterygoid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palatopterygoid

palatomaxillary index
palatomaxillary suture
palatomyograph
palatonares
palatonasal
palatopharyngeal
palatopharyngeal arch
palatopharyngeal muscle
palatopharyngeal sphincter
palatopharyngeus
palatopharyngoplasty
palatopharyngoplasty
palatopharyngorrhaphy
palatoplasty
palatoplegia
palatopterygoid (current term)
palatorrhaphy
palatosalpingeus
palatoschisis
palatouvularis muscle
palatovaginal canal
palatovaginal groove
palatum
palatum durum
palatum fissum
palatum molle
palatum osseum
palau
Palau
Palau Islands

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