pterotic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pte*ro"tic adjective

Etymology

Gr. wing + , , ear.

Definitions

1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to, or designating, a bone between the proötic and epiotic in the dorsal and outer part of the periotic capsule of many fishes. -- n. The pterotic bone. ✍ The pterotic bone is so called because fancied in some cases to resemble in form a bird's wing