ELYTRON
\ˈɛlɪtɹˌɒn], \ˈɛlɪtɹˌɒn], \ˈɛ_l_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_n]\
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either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
By Princeton University
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Dissection wall artery, leading to formation an aneurysm that occlude vessel. Thrombus give rise emboli. Cervical fractures or related NECK INJURIES and CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA are commonly associated conditions, although this process may occur spontaneously. Ischemia, infarction, hemorrhage in the vascular distribution of affected vertebral artery complicate condition.