turbinal
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of turbinal
1575–85; < Latin turbin- (stem of turbō a whirlwind, top; turbine ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Species with more olfactory receptor genes also tended to have more olfactory turbinals, bony structures in the nasal cavity that aid olfaction.
From New York Times
In front of the brain cavity, the great tubular nasal cavities are provided with well-developed turbinal bones, and are roofed over by large nasals, broad behind, and ending in front in a narrow decurved point.
From Project Gutenberg
On this latter effect probably depends the fact that many asthmatics are better in a city like London than elsewhere, the smoke relieving the turgescence of the inferior turbinals of the nose.
From Project Gutenberg
Further evidence of its source in the last-named cavities may be gained by finding pus in the superior meatus above the middle turbinal on examination by posterior rhinoscopy.
From Project Gutenberg
A, Immediately after removal of the intubation tube; hypertrophies like turbinals are seen projecting into the subglottic lumen.
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