ˈteˌnȯid, ˈtēˌ- adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek ktenoeidēs comblike, from kten-, kteis comb + -oeidēs -oid — more at pectinate
1. : having the margin toothed like a comb
ctenoid scales are characteristic of spiny-rayed fishes
2. : consisting of scales with ctenoid margins
ctenoid scalation
often : having such scales
ctenoid fishes