👉 In anatomy, a pterygophore is a structure that arises from the process of embryonic development. It's also known as a "fetal papilloma" or "fetal melanoma," and it's typically found in the skin, especially on the eyelids and the back of the neck. The term "ptergyophore" comes from the Greek word for "palpable," which means visible to the naked eye. It is a small, round structure that often
