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Ethmoid (Noun)

Meaning

One of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The ethmoid bone is a small, spongy bone located between the nose and the eye socket.
  • Damage to the ethmoid bone can lead to difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, and eye movement problems.
  • During surgery, the doctor carefully navigated around the ethmoid bone to avoid damaging the surrounding tissue.
  • The ethmoid bone is divided into two parts: a horizontal plate that forms the roof of the nasal cavity and a perpendicular plate that forms the upper part of the nasal septum.
  • The complex shape of the ethmoid bone makes it a challenging area to study and understand.

Synonyms

  • Ethmoid Bone

Hypernyms

  • Os
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