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pterygoid

/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/

Translations

pterygoidnoun

pterygoids

/ˈtɛr.ɪ.ɡɔɪd/

ptérygoïdeEn anatomie; désigne un élément osseux du crâne ou une structure ptérygoïde.

The pterygoid bones play a crucial role in the movement of the jaw in reptiles and birds.

Les ptérygoïdes jouent un rôle crucial dans le mouvement de la mâchoire chez les reptiles et les oiseaux.

Additional translations

ptérygoïdienPour les muscles de la mastication.

pterygoidadjective

more pterygoid

Comp.

most pterygoid

Super.

/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/

ptérygoïdeEn anatomie; se dit de structures ayant un rapport avec l’aile ou les apophyses ptérygoïdes.

The pterygoid structure of the bird's bones aids in its flight capabilities.

La structure ptérygoïde des os de l’oiseau contribue à ses capacités de vol.

Additional translations

ptérygoïdienTerme anatomique plus précis, surtout pour ce qui concerne les apophyses ptérygoïdes.

Synonyms

Definitions

pterygoidnoun

A pterygoid is a bone or a pair of bones in the skull of many vertebrates, located near the base of the skull and associated with the jaw muscles.

The pterygoid bones play a crucial role in the movement of the jaw in reptiles and birds.

In humans, the term 'pterygoid' often refers to the pterygoid processes, which are projections of the sphenoid bone that serve as attachment points for muscles involved in chewing.

The dentist explained that the pain was due to tension in the pterygoid muscles.

Either of two muscles (medial and lateral) arising from the pterygoid processes and involved in movements of the lower jaw.

After hours of clenching his teeth, he felt tightness in his pterygoids.

pterygoidadjective

Relating to or resembling a wing or fin.

The pterygoid structure of the bird's bones aids in its flight capabilities.

Pertaining to the pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone in the skull.

The dentist noted the inflammation near the pterygoid region during the examination.