opercular

Etymology

adj

  1. (anatomy, botany, zoology) relating to the operculum
    opercular bone
    opercular cavity
    opercular flap
    opercular mechanism
    opercular movement
    opercular plate
    opercular pouch
    opercular series

noun

  1. (anatomy) The principal opercular bone or operculum of fishes.

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