tplatyrhine

& a. [PLATYRHINA.] A. As subst.: Any monkey belonging to the section Platyrhina. B. As adj .: Having a broad nose. pla-tyş-mą, s . [Greek platysma =aflat piece or plate; platys =broad.] (See the compound.) platysma-myoides, s . Anat .: A thin sheet of muscular fiber, extending over the front and sides of the neck and lower portion of the face, and serving to depre the lower jaw. plăt-y-sō-ma, 8. [PLATY SOM US.] 1. Entom . ( as a pl .): A family of Tetramerous Beetles. Body depre ed, elongated, with the thorax sub quadrate. Antenne equally thick throughout, or tapering. Family Cucujide. ( Latreille & Cuvier.) 2. Palæont.: The same as PLATY SOM US (q. v.). plăt--sōme, 8. [PLATY SOMA.] Any individual of the family Platy soma (q. v.).