turbinate vs turbinate bone

turbinate

noun
  • A turbinal or turbinate bone. 

verb
  • To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl. 

adj
  • Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top). 

  • In the shape of a coil. 

  • Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone. 

  • Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex. 

turbinate bone

noun
  • A scrolled spongy bone of the nasal cavity. 

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