fornices

/ˈfɔrnɪsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A small arch or vault, especially one forming a part of a building’s architectural structure, such as the roof of the eye’s anterior chamber or the arches of the cerebral cortex.

“The surgeon carefully examined the fornices of the patient’s eye to check for any signs of damage.”

Synonyms

  • arches
  • vaults

Antonyms

  • pillars
  • supports