pterostigma

== English == === Etymology === From ISV, formed from Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón) + στίγμα (stígma), meaning "wing mark"; by surface analysis, ptero- +‎ stigma. === Noun === pterostigma (plural pterostigmata) (entomology) A spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics. Coordinate term: pseudopterostigma (looks similar but has different structure and function) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== == Spanish == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /teɾosˈtiɡma/ [t̪e.ɾosˈt̪iɣ̞.ma] Rhymes: -iɡma Syllabification: pte‧ros‧tig‧ma === Noun === pterostigma m (plural pterostigmas) pterostigma