"actinost" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: actinosts [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀκτίς (aktís, “ray”) + ὀστέον (ostéon, “bone”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀκτίς||ray}} Ancient Greek ἀκτίς (aktís, “ray”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} actinost (plural actinosts)
  1. (ichthyology) A bone at the base of a paired fin (of a fish) Categories (topical): Ichthyology Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts

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