ectethmoid

/ɛktɛθˈmoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated near the ethmoid bone

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s ectethmoid sinus.”

2. noun

a part of the ethmoid bone

“The ectethmoid bone structure plays a significant role in the nasal passages.”

Synonyms

  • ethmoidal
  • nasal

Antonyms

  • diethmoid
  • none