Sunday, June 14, 2009
Acetabulum
Acetabulum (noun): the socket in the hip bone which receives the head of the femur (thigh bone)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aboral
Aboral (adjective): in a direction opposite to or away from the mouth (used mainly to indicate direction within the digestive tract)
Friday, June 12, 2009
Microphthalmia
Microphthalmia (noun): an unnatural smallness of the eyes, occurring due to disease or imperfect development
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hypsodont
Hypsodont (adjective): referring to teeth that have high crowns and short roots, as with some of the teeth of horses
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Brachydont
Brachydont (adjective): referring to teeth that have short crowns and well-developed roots, as in dogs, cats, and humans
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Foramen / foramina
Foramen (noun): an opening or short passage, usually used in the context of a bone; plural = foramina
Monday, June 8, 2009
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