epicoracoid

English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ coracoid.

Noun

epicoracoid (plural epicoracoids)

  1. (anatomy) A ventral cartilaginous or bony element of the coracoid in the shoulder girdle of some vertebrates, such as certain amphibians or echidnas.

Adjective

epicoracoid (not comparable)

  1. epicoracoidal
    epicoracoid cartilage

References

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