cribriform
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of cribriform
Example Sentences
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Then, they used those models to measure the area of a bony structure in the skull known as the cribriform plate, which is perforated by olfactory nerves that shuttle scent information to the brain.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 26, 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 nose, which has no nerves for its sensation, has a cribriform, or spongy bone, to let odours pass on to the brain.
From The Existence of God by Morley, Henry
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