| tectrices | <zoology> The wing coverts of a bird. See Covert, and Illust. Of Bird. Origin: NL, fr. L. Tegere, tectum, to cover. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tectum | Any rooflike covering or structure. Origin: L. Roof, roofed structure, fr. Tego, pp. Tectus, to cover (05 Mar 2000) |
| tectum mesencephali | The roofplate of the mesencephalon formed by the quadrigeminal bodies. Synonym: lamina tecti mesencephali, tectum mesencephali, lamina quadrigemina, quadrigeminal lamina, quadrigeminal plate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tecum | <botany> See Tucum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |