aliethmoidal
|al-i-eth-moid-al|
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/ˌæl.iˈɛθ.mɔɪ.dəl/
related to the ethmoid bone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliethmoidal' originates from the combination of 'ali-' meaning 'wing' and 'ethmoidal' relating to the ethmoid bone.
Historical Evolution
'aliethmoidal' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in anatomical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the wing-like structures near the ethmoid bone,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated near the ethmoid bone in the skull.
The aliethmoidal region is crucial for certain surgical procedures.
Synonyms
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