trigone
[ trahy-gohn ]
/ ˈtraɪ goʊn /
noun
Also trigonum. Anatomy.
- a triangular part or area.
- the area on the floor of the urinary bladder between the opening of the urethra in front and the two ureters at the sides.
Botany. a thickened area where three or more plant cells come together.
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Origin of trigone
1825–35; <French <Latin trigōnum triangle; see trigon
Words nearby trigone
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Example sentences from the Web for trigone
On the left side of the trigone a tumor with a broad base was seen, which resembled somewhat a strawberry in size and form.
The trigone was covered by a mass consisting of pointed papill.
Medical definitions for trigone
trigone
[ trī′gōn′ ]
n.
A triangle or trigonum.
The first three dominant cusps of an upper molar tooth.
Other words from trigone
tri•go′nal adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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