pterygopodium

English

Etymology

From pterygo- +‎ -podium.

Noun

pterygopodium (plural pterygopodia)

  1. (anatomy) A modified part of the pelvic fin in male elasmobranchs, which serves as a copulatory organ
    Synonym: clasper
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