| Pecten | <marine biology> A bivalve mollusc. The adductor muscle, a catch muscle, has been a favourite with muscle physiologists and biochemists as well as with gourmets. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| pecten analis | anal pecten |
| pecten band | A fibrous induration of the anal pecten resulting from passive congestion or a chronic form of inflammation in this region. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pecten ossis pubis | The continuation on the superior ramus pubis of the linea terminalis, forming a sharp ridge. Synonym: pecten ossis pubis, pectineal line of pubis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pecten pubis | The continuation on the superior ramus pubis of the linea terminalis, forming a sharp ridge. Synonym: pecten ossis pubis, pectineal line of pubis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pectenitis | Inflammation of the sphincter ani. Origin: L. Pecten, a comb, + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| pectenosis | Exaggerated enlargement of the pecten band. (05 Mar 2000) |