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
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The surgeon carefully navigated the ethmoid region during the procedure.
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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
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The ethmoid is a delicate bone located between the eyes.
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Damage to the ethmoid can affect a person's sense of smell.