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| corona |
an upper or crownlike portion of an anatomical feature, such as the top of the head or parts of certain flowers. [1/5 definitions] |
| femoris |
(Latin) of the femur; used to identify an anatomical structure, such as a muscle, an artery, or a ligament, as being associated with the femur. |
| fold1 |
a crease, bend, or ridge, as in an anatomical or geological structure. [1/16 definitions] |
| foramen |
an opening, perforation, or short passage through a bony or membranous anatomical structure or plant ovule. |
| lacteal |
of or pertaining to the anatomical vessels that convey a milky fluid from the intestine to the thoracic duct. [1/3 definitions] |
| medulla |
bone marrow, or a similar substance forming the inner core of other anatomical organs such as the adrenal glands or the kidneys. [1/3 definitions] |
| pectoral |
an anatomical feature in or on the chest or thoracic area, such as a muscle or fin. [1/5 definitions] |
| petiole |
a stalklike anatomical structure, such as that connecting the thorax and abdomen of certain insects. [1/2 definitions] |
| protract |
to extend or protrude, as an anatomical structure. [1/3 definitions] |
| socket |
a hollow in which an anatomical part rests or turns. [1/3 definitions] |
| throat |
a narrow passage similar to the anatomical throat. [1/5 definitions] |
| tuber |
a rounded anatomical swelling; tubercle. [1/2 definitions] |
| tunic |
an outer layer, membrane, or covering that surrounds an anatomical or botanical part. [1/4 definitions] |
| valve |
an anatomical structure, such as a membranous flap, that controls the flow of a body fluid or keeps it flowing in only one direction. [1/5 definitions] |
| vas |
an anatomical or biological vessel or duct. |
| vestibule |
a cavity or passageway at the entrance to an anatomical cavity. [1/3 definitions] |
| vestigial |
of, pertaining to, or being a vestige, esp. an anatomical one. |
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