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vomer

Syllabification: (vo·mer)
Pronunciation: /ˈvōmər/
Definition of vomer

noun

Anatomy
  • the small thin bone separating the left and right nasal cavities in humans and most other vertebrates.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, literally 'plowshare' (because of the shape)

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