Definition of turbinate
1 : shaped like a top or an inverted cone turbinate seed capsule
2 : relating to or being a turbinate
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Origin and Etymology of turbinate
Latin turbinatus, from turbin-, turbo
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turbinate
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tur·bi·nate
Definition of turbinate
: one of usually several thin plicated membrane-covered bony or cartilaginous plates on the walls of the nasal chambers
First Known Use of turbinate
1873
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