trigone

American  

[trahy-gohn] / ˈtraɪ goʊn /

noun

1. Anatomy. Also

   1. a triangular part or area.

   2. the area on the floor of the urinary bladder between the opening of the urethra in front and the two ureters at the sides.

2. Botany. a thickened area where three or more plant cells come together.

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Etymology

Origin of trigone

1825–35; < French < Latin trigōnum triangle; trigon

Example Sentences

The urethra arises from the trigone area at the base of the bladder.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The ureters are retroperitoneal and lead from the renal pelvis of the kidney to the trigone area at the base of the bladder.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

On the left side of the trigone a tumor with a broad base was seen, which resembled somewhat a strawberry in size and form.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various

The trigone was covered by a mass consisting of pointed papill�.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various

An aperture of entry still open existed in the centre of the anterior wall of the bladder, and a patent exit opening at the base of the trigone.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry