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prepollex
[ pri-pol-eks ]
noun
, plural pre·pol·li·ces [pri-, pol, -, uh, -seez].
- a rudimentary additional digit on the preaxial side of the thumb of certain amphibians and mammals.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prepollex1
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Example Sentences
The digits (and metacarpals) are considered by Ritland to be 1-4, in addition to the prepollex, rather than 2-5.
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There are no ventrolateral glands, glandular area on the chin, or enlarged prepollex.
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Males in the Hyla maxima group have a protruding bony prepollex like that characteristically found in Plectrohyla.
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Breeding males have dark brown nuptial excrescences on the prepollex.
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Each of the last two has a bony prepollex, rather rugose skin on the dorsum, and more squat body.
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