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词汇 turbinate
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Definition of turbinate in English:

turbinate

adjective ˈtəːbɪnət
Zoology
  • 1(especially of a shell) shaped like a spinning top or inverted cone.

    〔主动〕(尤指贝壳)陀螺状的,倒锥形的

    Synonyms
    cone-shaped, tapered, tapering, pointed, funnel-shaped
    1. 1.1Anatomy Relating to or denoting the turbinals.
      〔剖〕(与)鼻甲骨(有关)的
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Partial middle turbinate reduction is not done as a routine.
      • Specimens from the lateral sides of the middle turbinate mucosa were examined as a control.
      • Often patients begin treatment with turbinate reduction.
      • In older children, nasal polyps and turbinate hypertrophy must be ruled out.
      • The valve area may be enlarged directly by correcting caudal septal deflection or turbinate hypertrophy.
noun ˈtəːbɪnət
Anatomy
  • another term for turbinal
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Examination revealed a polypoid mass within the left nasal cavity replacing the left middle turbinate.
    • The odour molecules are distributed over the receptor sheet in an irregular pattern by the turbulence of the airflow set up by the turbinate bones in the side walls of the nose.
    • One patient developed synechiae between the middle turbinate and the lateral wall of the nose.
    • The nose contains shelf-like structures called turbinates, which help trap particles entering the nasal passages.
    • The thin and tortuous turbinate bones within the nasal cavity are lined with a membrane containing a very rich supply of blood vessels.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin turbinatus, from turbo, turbin- (see turbine).

Definition of turbinate in US English:

turbinate

adjective
Zoology
  • 1(especially of a shell) shaped like a spinning top or inverted cone.

    〔主动〕(尤指贝壳)陀螺状的,倒锥形的

    Synonyms
    cone-shaped, tapered, tapering, pointed, funnel-shaped
    1. 1.1Anatomy Relating to or denoting the turbinals.
      〔剖〕(与)鼻甲骨(有关)的
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In older children, nasal polyps and turbinate hypertrophy must be ruled out.
      • Specimens from the lateral sides of the middle turbinate mucosa were examined as a control.
      • The valve area may be enlarged directly by correcting caudal septal deflection or turbinate hypertrophy.
      • Often patients begin treatment with turbinate reduction.
      • Partial middle turbinate reduction is not done as a routine.
noun
Anatomy
  • another term for turbinal
    Example sentencesExamples
    • One patient developed synechiae between the middle turbinate and the lateral wall of the nose.
    • The nose contains shelf-like structures called turbinates, which help trap particles entering the nasal passages.
    • The thin and tortuous turbinate bones within the nasal cavity are lined with a membrane containing a very rich supply of blood vessels.
    • The odour molecules are distributed over the receptor sheet in an irregular pattern by the turbulence of the airflow set up by the turbinate bones in the side walls of the nose.
    • Examination revealed a polypoid mass within the left nasal cavity replacing the left middle turbinate.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin turbinatus, from turbo, turbin- (see turbine).

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