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Definition of Metapterygium

1. n. The posterior of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes.

Definition of Metapterygium

1. Noun. The posterior of the three basal cartilages of the fins of ray-finned fish ¹

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Medical Definition of Metapterygium

1. The posterior of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes. Metapteryg"ial. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. After + fin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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