turbinate bone

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Noun turbinate bone has 1 sense

turbinate bone, turbinate, turbinal - any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
--₁ is a kind of bone, os
--₁ is a part of nose, olfactory organ
--₁ has particulars: nasal concha

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Turbinate Bone

Definition: The turbinate bone, also known as nasal concha, is a curved and scroll-like bone located inside the nasal cavity. It helps in warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we breathe.

Examples

Noun:

The turbinate bone is essential for the proper functioning of the nasal passages.
During anatomy class, we studied the turbinates and their role in nasal physiology.

Adjective:

Her persistent stuffy nose was due to a turbinate bone abnormality.
The surgeon performed a turbinate bone reduction surgery to improve the patient's breathing.

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