conchae

/kɔŋki/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/; /kɔŋkeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The conchae are the curved, scroll-like bones or cartilages that project into the nasal passages, particularly in mammals and some birds.

“The doctor examined the patient’s conchae to determine if they were inflamed.”

Synonyms

  • nasal bones
  • scroll-like bones

Antonyms

  • boneless structure
  • flat bones