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antrum
[an-truhm]
noun
plural
antraa cavity in a body organ, especially a bone.
antrum
/ ˈæԳٰə /
noun
anatomy a natural cavity, hollow, or sinus, esp in a bone
Other 51Թ Forms
- antral adjective
- ˈԳٰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of antrum1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of antrum1
Example Sentences
That similarity allowed the researchers to use the tiny stomachs as test subjects for human disease by injecting them with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that targets the antrum and can cause ulcers and stomach cancer.
Unfortunately, Wells and his team of researchers were only able to grow part of the human stomach: the lower end, which goes by the name of "antrum" and connects to the intestine.
The dropsical dilatations of the antrum, the vermiform appendage, the uterus, the biliary and renal canals furnish instances of tumors resulting from the retention of secretion on a large scale.
I found the tumor occupying the whole of the antrum.
Upon general principles, since deformities of the head, face, jaws, nose, antra, vaults, &c., are common in neurotics and degenerates, stigmata of the ear-bones must occasionally take place.
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