Definition of Tectorium

1. Noun. (anatomy) The tectorial membrane that covers the cochlear duct ¹

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Medical Definition of Tectorium

1. 1. An overlaying structure. Synonym: tectorial membrane of cochlear duct. Origin: L. An overlaying surface (plaster, stucco), fr. Tego, pp. Tectus, to cover (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tectorium

tectonic plate
tectonic plates
tectonic uplift
tectonic uplifts
tectonically
tectonics
tectonism
tectonisms
tectonophysics
tectonostratigraphic
tectonostratigraphy
tectopontine tract
tectorial
tectorial membrane
tectorial membrane of cochlear duct
tectorium (current term)
tectosilicate
tectosilicates
tectosphere
tectospinal
tectospinal decussation
tectospinal tract
tectrices
tectrix
tectum
tectum mesencephali
tectums
tecum
tedded
tedder

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