quadratojugal

English

Etymology

From quadrato- +‎ jugal.

Adjective

quadratojugal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the quadrate and jugal bones.
  2. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the quadratojugal bone.

Noun

quadratojugal (plural quadratojugals)

  1. (anatomy) A small jaw bone found in the skull of most reptiles, amphibians and birds.

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