Meaning of the word ethmoid in English

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ethmoid

US /ˈeθ.mɔɪd/
UK /ˈeθ.mɔɪd/

Adjective

relating to or denoting the ethmoid bone

Example:
The surgeon carefully navigated the ethmoid region during the procedure.
An infection in the ethmoid sinuses can cause significant discomfort.

Noun

a square bone at the root of the nose, forming part of the cranium and having many perforations through which the olfactory nerves pass to the nasal cavity

Example:
The ethmoid is a delicate bone located between the eyes.
Damage to the ethmoid can affect a person's sense of smell.