Synonyms

infundibular

British

/ ˌɪnfʌnˈdɪbjʊlə /

adjective

funnel-shaped

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Etymology

Origin of infundibular

C18: from _infundibulum

Example Sentences

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These cusps are spoken of as septal, marginal and infundibular, from their position.

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The infundibular portion of the pituitary body, the portion which is developed from the infundibulum of the brain, possesses an internal secretion, which, injected intravenously, causes a marked rise of blood pressure and slowing of the heart beat.

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Injections of the infundibular portion of the pituitary body.

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Infundibuliform or Infundibular, funnel-shaped, 90.

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Adj. open; perforated &c. v.; perforate; wide open, ajar, unclosed, unstopped; oscitant†, gaping, yawning; patent. tubular, cannular†, fistulous; pervious, permeable; foraminous†; vesicular, vasicular†; porous, follicular, cribriform†, honeycombed, infundibular†, riddled; tubulous†, tubulated†; piped, tubate†. opening &c. v.; aperient†.

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