| 释义 |
vo·mer
\ˈvōmə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, plowshare — more at wedge
1.
a. : a bone of the skull of most vertebrates that is situated below the ethmoid region, that develops from lateral halves which remain separate in some animals, that in man forms a vertical plate pointed in front and expanding at the upper back part into lateral wings, and that constitutes part of the nasal septum
b. : a corresponding bone in teleost fishes that forms the front part of the roof of the mouth and often bears teeth
2. : pygostyle |