cribriform
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of cribriform
Example Sentences
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In a preprint study posted last month on bioRxiv, researchers reported using CT scans of skulls of 45 dog breeds to measure a bony structure, the cribriform plate, that is perforated by olfactory nerves.
From Science Magazine ● May 1, 2024
A larger cribriform plate, relative to a mammal’s body size, can indicate a better sense of smell.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 26, 2024
Eggert was officially diagnosed with Stage 2 cribriform carcinoma, a rare and typically slow-growing form of breast cancer, and noted that she will need surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
The olfactory mucosa sits below a thin strip of perforated bone, known as the cribriform plate.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2021
The olfactory nerve is a prolongation of the substance of the brain, and it abuts upon the cribriform bone, of which mention has been made.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
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