Pecten

pek′ten, n. a genus of molluscs, one species of which is the scallop—so called from the valves having ribs radiating from the umbo to the margin like a comb: a membrane on the eyes of birds.— adjs. Pectinā′ceo us , like the scallops; Pec′tinal , of a comb: comb-like: having bones like the teeth of a comb; Pec′tināte , -d , having teeth like a comb: resembling the teeth of a comb.— adv. Pec′tinātely .— n. Pectinā′tion , the state of being pectinated— adjs. Pectinē′al , having a comb-like crest; Pec′tin i branchiate , having comb-like gills; Pec′tiniform , comb-like. [L. pecten , a comb.]