"ectoturbinate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ectoturbinates [plural]
Etymology: From ecto- + turbinate. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ecto|turbinate}} ecto- + turbinate Head templates: {{en-noun}} ectoturbinate (plural ectoturbinates)
  1. (anatomy) Any of a series of papyraceous bones in the nasal cavity which are interleaved with endoturbinates. Categories (topical): Anatomy

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