ethmoidal
|eth-moi-dal|
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/ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/
(ethmoid)
sieve-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethmoidal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ēthmoeidēs,' where 'ēthmos' meant 'sieve.'
Historical Evolution
'ēthmoeidēs' transformed into the Latin word 'ethmoides,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ethmoid' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sieve-like,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling a sieve, especially in reference to the ethmoid bone in the skull.
The ethmoidal cells are part of the paranasal sinuses.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 09:36