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pterygoid

UK
/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/

Translations

pterygoidnoun
pterygoids
pl
UK
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.ɡɔɪd/
US
/ˈtɛr.ɪ.ɡɔɪd/
крыловидный отросток
The pterygoid process is part of the sphenoid bone.
Крыловидный отросток является частью клиновидной кости.
pterygoidadjective
more pterygoid
Comp.
most pterygoid
Super.
UK
/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/
US
/ˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/
The pterygoid muscles are important for jaw movement.
Крыловидные мышцы важны для движения челюсти.
Synonyms
winglike
alate
wing-shaped
winged
pterygoidal
pterygoidean

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.
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