Turbinate (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The nasal turbinate bones play a crucial role in regulating the air we breathe and filtering out impurities.
- The turbinate inside the human nasal cavity helps to add warmth and moisture to the air before it reaches the lungs.
- During the operation, the surgeon carefully examined the turbinate to ensure no further damage was done.
- When a broken turbinate fails to heal properly, complications and breathing difficulties may arise.
- Anatomical studies have consistently shown that the convoluted shape of the turbinate significantly enhances air filtration.