metastyle

noun — 2 senses

metastyle

noun

Etymology From meta- + style.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A very long style.

2

Dentistry, Medicine, Sciences A ridge, covered with enamel, on the outer side of a molar tooth in animals such as the horse.

Related terms
mesostyle, metastylar, parastyle

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