tergal

[ tur-guhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the tergum.

Other Words From

• inter·tergal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tergal¹

First recorded in 1855–60; terg(um) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In the basi-carinal corner of the valve there are often crests for the attachment of the tergal depressor muscle.

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The angles are called from the adjoining margins, as basi-tergal, &c.; the upper angle being the apex.

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Scutum.This valve is almost triangular, with the basi-tergal corner more or less rounded off.

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The degree to which the basi-tergal corner of the valve is rounded off varies much even in var.

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Scutum, rather narrow, with the basi-tergal corner much rounded off; externally the lines of growth are little prominent.

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