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antrum

Pronunciation: /ˈantrəm/

Definition of antrum

noun (plural antra /-trə/)

Anatomy
  • a natural chamber or cavity in a bone or other anatomical structure.
  • the pyloric end of the stomach.

Derivatives

antral

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, from Greek antron 'cave'

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