Definition of pterygoid process in English:

pterygoid process

nounˈtɛrɪɡɔɪdˈteriˌɡoid ˈpräˌses

Anatomy

Each of a pair of projections from the sphenoid bone in the skull.
〔剖〕蝶骨突，翼状突
Example sentencesExamples
- The pterygoid processes, one on either side, descend perpendicularly from the regions where the sphenoid body and alisphenoids unite.
- The left and right pterygoid processes project inferiorly from near the junction of each of the greater wings with the body of the sphenoid.
- The sphenoidal sinus may be absent or small; it may be very large and extend into the basilar process of the occipital bone, the greater or lesser wings of the sphenoid, or the pterygoid processes.

Origin

Early 18th century: from modern Latin pterygoides (plural), from Greek pterux, pterug- 'wing'.

Definition of pterygoid process in US English:

pterygoid process

nounˈteriˌɡoid ˈpräˌses

Anatomy

Each of a pair of projections from the sphenoid bone in the skull.
〔剖〕蝶骨突，翼状突
Example sentencesExamples
- The left and right pterygoid processes project inferiorly from near the junction of each of the greater wings with the body of the sphenoid.
- The sphenoidal sinus may be absent or small; it may be very large and extend into the basilar process of the occipital bone, the greater or lesser wings of the sphenoid, or the pterygoid processes.
- The pterygoid processes, one on either side, descend perpendicularly from the regions where the sphenoid body and alisphenoids unite.

Origin

Early 18th century: from modern Latin pterygoides (plural), from Greek pterux, pterug- ‘wing’.

单词	pterygoid process
释义	Definition of pterygoid process in English: pterygoid process nounˈtɛrɪɡɔɪdˈteriˌɡoid ˈpräˌses Anatomy Each of a pair of projections from the sphenoid bone in the skull. 〔剖〕蝶骨突，翼状突 Example sentencesExamples The pterygoid processes, one on either side, descend perpendicularly from the regions where the sphenoid body and alisphenoids unite. The left and right pterygoid processes project inferiorly from near the junction of each of the greater wings with the body of the sphenoid. The sphenoidal sinus may be absent or small; it may be very large and extend into the basilar process of the occipital bone, the greater or lesser wings of the sphenoid, or the pterygoid processes. Origin Early 18th century: from modern Latin pterygoides (plural), from Greek pterux, pterug- 'wing'. Definition of pterygoid process in US English: pterygoid process nounˈteriˌɡoid ˈpräˌses Anatomy Each of a pair of projections from the sphenoid bone in the skull. 〔剖〕蝶骨突，翼状突 Example sentencesExamples The left and right pterygoid processes project inferiorly from near the junction of each of the greater wings with the body of the sphenoid. The sphenoidal sinus may be absent or small; it may be very large and extend into the basilar process of the occipital bone, the greater or lesser wings of the sphenoid, or the pterygoid processes. The pterygoid processes, one on either side, descend perpendicularly from the regions where the sphenoid body and alisphenoids unite. Origin Early 18th century: from modern Latin pterygoides (plural), from Greek pterux, pterug- ‘wing’.
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