See Also: pterygo-(medicine)
pterygo-(dictionary)

pterygo- (iou)



pterygo- combining form.
[from Greek pterug-, pterux wing, fin: see -O-.]
Pertaining to or resembling a wing or wings.
Anatomy. Connected with or relating to the pterygoid processes.
pterygo-ma'xillary adjective belonging to or connected with the pterygoid processes and the maxillary bones M19.