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Propterygium

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Propˊte-ryg′i-um

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Noun.

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pl.

Propterygia

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[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] before + [GREEK] a fin.]

(Anat.)

The anterior of three principal cartilages in the fins of some fishes.

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Propˊter-yg′i-al

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Adj.