pecten

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(pek′tĕn)

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pl. pectines [L. pecten, stem pectin-, a comb]

1. A comblike organ. SEE: 2. Pubic bone.
3. The middle portion of the anal canal.

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(pek′tĭ-nēz″)
pl. pectines [L. pecten, stem pectin-, a comb]

1. A comblike organ. SEE: 2. Pubic bone.
3. The middle portion of the anal canal.

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