Orifice (Noun)
Meaning
An aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully cleaned the orifice to remove any debris that may interfere with the patient's recovery.
- The doctor examined the orifice of the patient's mouth to check for any signs of infection.
- The orifice into the stomach was severely damaged due to years of excessive acid production.
- The researcher studied the orifice in the eyeball that regulates the flow of fluid into the eyeball.
- During the operation the doctor found a blockage near the orifice that connected the bladder to the urethra.