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单词 vomer
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Definition of vomer in English:

vomer

noun ˈvəʊməˈvoʊmər
Anatomy
  • The small, thin bone separating the left and right nasal cavities in humans and most vertebrates.

    〔剖〕(鼻的)犁骨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The maxilla fuses with the vomer bone and the nasal septum.
    • These paleognath birds are characterized by large, fenestrated maxillo-palatines that do not articulate with the vomer, and short palatines that do articulate with the vomer.
    • Together with the vomers, the septomaxilla forms the floor of the nasal cavity and encloses the vomeronasal organ.
    • Anteriorly, the ventral surface of the vomer is narrow and ventrally convex.
    • This needle allows the surgeon greater control when placing the suture in tight spaces, such as the vomer area or posterior pharynx.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin, literally 'ploughshare' (because of the shape).

Definition of vomer in US English:

vomer

nounˈvōmərˈvoʊmər
Anatomy
  • The small, thin bone separating the left and right nasal cavities in humans and most vertebrates.

    〔剖〕(鼻的)犁骨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The maxilla fuses with the vomer bone and the nasal septum.
    • This needle allows the surgeon greater control when placing the suture in tight spaces, such as the vomer area or posterior pharynx.
    • Together with the vomers, the septomaxilla forms the floor of the nasal cavity and encloses the vomeronasal organ.
    • These paleognath birds are characterized by large, fenestrated maxillo-palatines that do not articulate with the vomer, and short palatines that do articulate with the vomer.
    • Anteriorly, the ventral surface of the vomer is narrow and ventrally convex.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘plowshare’ (because of the shape).

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