Pygop´odes, n. pl. A group of birds distinguished by the far backward position, and deep burial, in common integument, of the legs.
Pygop´odous, a. Belonging to Pygopodes, or having the character of that group.
Py´gostyle, n. Last coccygeal vertebra, of peculiar size and shape in recent birds; also called the vomer.
Pylor´ic, a. Pertaining to the pylorus.
Pylo´rus, n. Opening from gizzard into duodenum; especially, valve guarding this orifice.
Pyr´iform, a. Pear-shaped.
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Quadran´gular, a. Four-edged or four-angled.
Quad´rate, a. Squared.
Quad´rate Bone, n. See Os Quadratum. A peculiarly shaped bone interposed between the lower jaw and the rest of the skull.