epicleidium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the furcula of many birds

Word forms

epicleidium

Etymology

From New Latin, from epi- + Ancient Greek κλείς (kleís, “key, clavicle”) + -ium.

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