UROSTYLE

Etymology

Noun

urostyle (plural urostyles)

(anatomy) A styliform process forming the posterior extremity of the vertebral column in some fishes and amphibians.

Anagrams

• elytrous, souterly

Source: Wiktionary


U"ro*style, n. Etym: [2d uro- + Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: A styliform process forming the posterior extremity of the vertebral column in some fishes and amphibians.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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