turbinate
/ˈtəːbɪnət
/adjective
1chiefly Zoology (Especially of a shell) shaped like a spinning top or inverted cone.
1.1 Anatomy Relating to or denoting the turbinals.Specimens from the lateral sides of the middle turbinate mucosa were examined as a control....
- The valve area may be enlarged directly by correcting caudal septal deflection or turbinate hypertrophy.
- Often patients begin treatment with turbinate reduction.
noun
(also turbinate bone) Anatomy another term for turbinal.The nose contains shelf-like structures called turbinates, which help trap particles entering the nasal passages....
- Examination revealed a polypoid mass within the left nasal cavity replacing the left middle turbinate.
- One patient developed synechiae between the middle turbinate and the lateral wall of the nose.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin turbinatus, from turbo, turbin- (see turbine).