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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.

Synonyms

  • Turbinate Bone
  • Turbinal

Hypernyms

  • Bone

Hyponyms

  • Nasal Concha
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