anterior or superior part of a structure or organism. 2. in vertebrates, the part

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toe in humans and most other primates. In other terrestrial vertebrates the nail

anterior or superior part of a structure or organism. 2. in vertebrates, the part

of the bones of the pectoral girdle in many vertebrates. cla·vic′u·lar

cells that constitute the brain, spinal column, and nerves in vertebrates, consisting of a

A human finger or toe. b. A corresponding part in other vertebrates. The American

an EPITHELIUM containing ENZYME and MUCUS-secreting glands, and in higher vertebrates it is referred to

lingually, but its transverse width can be estimated to have been ca. Late Pleistocene vertebrates from a rockshelter

as the terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates. hand′er n. hand

form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of

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toe in humans and most other primates. In other terrestrial vertebrates the nail

the oropharynx and containing in humans and certain other vertebrates the tongue

139 Ear . The human ear. ear the sense organ of vertebrates concerned with reception of

n. 1. Either of two spongy, saclike respiratory organs in air-breathing vertebrates, occupying the chest

of the protein MUCIN secreted by the MUCOUS MEMBRANES of vertebrates. Collins Dictionary of

animals or plants. 2. Abbr. GH Any of such natural substances in vertebrates, consisting of polypeptide

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