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ramus

Syllabification: (ra·mus)
Pronunciation: /ˈrāməs/

Definition of ramus

noun (plural rami /-ˌmī/)

  • 1 Anatomy an arm or branch of a bone, in particular those of the ischium and pubes or of the jawbone.
  • a major branch of a nerve.
  • 2 Zoology a structure in an invertebrate that has the form of a projecting arm, typically one of two or more that are conjoined or adjacent.
  • a barb of a feather.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'branch'

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