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ec⋅tal

[ek-tl]
–adjective Anatomy, Zoology.
external; outer; on the surface of.

Origin:
1880–85; ect- + -al 1


ec⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: ec·tal
Pronunciation: 'ek-t&l
Function: adjective
: situated in an exterior or outer position —compare ENTAL
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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ectal ec·tal (ěk'təl)
adj.
Of or situated on the outside; outer; external.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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