mesethmoid

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adjective

mes·​ethmoid

(ˈ)me|z,

(ˈ)mē|,

|s+

: located in the middle of the ethmoid region : being or relating to a median cartilaginous or bony element of the ethmoidal region that generally forms the greater part of the nasal septum

mesethmoid

2 of 2

noun

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: a mesethmoid bone or cartilage

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

mes- + ethmoid, adjective

Noun

mes- + ethmoid, noun

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