"pterygoid process" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pterygoid processes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pterygoid process (plural pterygoid processes)
  1. (anatomy) Each of a pair of projections extending downward from each side of the sphenoid bone in humans and other mammals. Categories (topical): Skeleton Translations (each of a pair of projections extending downward from each side of the sphenoid bone): siipihaarake (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-pterygoid_process-en-noun-RsJEGzTF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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