tectum
[ tek-tuhm ]
/ ˈtɛk təm /
noun, plural tec·tums, tec·ta [tek-tuh]. /ˈtɛk tə/. Anatomy, Zoology.
a rooflike structure.
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Origin of tectum
1900–05; <New Latin, Latin tēctum roof, special use of neuter of tēctus, past participle of tegere to cover; cf. protect
OTHER WORDS FROM tectum
tectal, tec·to·ri·al [tek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-], /tɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medical definitions for tectum
tectum
[ tĕk′təm ]
n. pl. tec•ta (-tə)
A rooflike structure of the body, especially the dorsal part of the mesencephalon.
Other words from tectum
tec′tal (-təl) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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