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zonule

[zohn-yool]

noun

  1. a little zone, belt, band, or the like.



zonule

/ ˈzɒnjuːl, ˈzɒnjʊlə /

noun

  1. a small zone, band, or area

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • zonular adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zonule1

From the New Latin word zōnula, dating back to 1825–35. See zone, -ule
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zonule1

C19: from New Latin zōnula a little zone
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Example Sentences

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Z, Zonule of Zinn, the ciliary process being removed to show it. p, Canal of Petit. m, Yellow spot.

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