ramus
Americannoun
plural
raminoun
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the barb of a bird's feather
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either of the two parts of the lower jaw of a vertebrate
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any part or organ that branches from another part
Etymology
Origin of ramus
1795–1805; < Latin rāmus branch, twig, bough; akin to rādīx root 1 ( radix )
Example Sentences
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The mouse sensory barrel cortex was activated by stimulation of the contralateral ramus infraorbitalis of the trigeminal nerve using a set of custom-made bipolar electrodes inserted percutaneously.
From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014
Mandibular foramen—This opening is located on the medial side of the ramus of the mandible.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
This large opening is defined by the inferior margin of the pubic symphysis anteriorly, and the ischiopubic ramus, the ischial tuberosity, the sacrotuberous ligament, and the inferior tip of the coccyx posteriorly.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The plural of ramus communicans is rami communicantes and the singular of phalanges is phalanx.
From Scientific American • May 15, 2012
Mus.; left mandibular ramus bearing m1-m3 and incisor; 2 mi.
From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Packard, Robert L.
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