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Columella :: Columella (n.) A term applied to various columnlike parts; as, the columella, or epipterygoid bone, in the skull of many lizards; the columella of the ear, the bony or cartilaginous rod connecting the tympanic membrane with the internal ear..

Epipterygoid :: Epipterygoid (n.) An epipterygoid bone or cartilage; the columella in the skulls of many lizards.

Pterygoid :: Pterygoid (a.) Like a bird's wing in form; as, a pterygoid bone..

Palatopterygoid :: Palatopterygoid (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..

Pterygomaxillary :: Pterygomaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to the inner pterygoid plate, or pterygoid bone, and the lower jaw..

Basipterygoid :: Basipterygoid (a. & n.) Applied to a protuberance of the base of the sphenoid bone.

Pterygoid :: Pterygoid (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pterygoid bones, pterygoid processes, or the whole sphenoid bone..

Pterygoquadrate :: Pterygoquadrate (a.) Of, pertaining to, or representing the pterygoid and quadrate bones or cartilages..

Pterygoid :: Pterygoid (n.) A pterygoid bone.

Epipterygoid :: Epipterygoid (a.) Situated upon or above the pterygoid bone.

Pterygopalatine :: Pterygopalatine (a.) Of or pertaining to the pterygoid processes and the palatine bones.

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