helicine (Meaning)
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helicine (a.)
Curled; spiral; helicoid; -- applied esp. to certain arteries of the penis.
Synonyms & Antonyms of helicine
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helicine Sentence Examples
- The peculiar helicine shape of the cochlea enables it to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
- The helicine coil of the penile corpus cavernosum is critical for tumescence and erection.
- The unique helicine arrangement of the vasa vasorum in bone tissue ensures optimal blood supply.
- The helicine structure of the ductus deferens facilitates sperm transport through peristaltic contractions.
- The ovary's helicine arteries provide blood flow to the follicles and developing oocytes.
- The helicine arrangement of the trachea's cartilage rings provides structural support and flexibility during respiration.
- The spiral helicine pattern of the optic nerve aids in transmitting visual information to the brain.
- Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium, colonizes the stomach's helicine grooves.
- The helicine flow of blood through the kidneys optimizes the filtration and waste removal process.
- The helicine coiling of the uterine tube allows for the efficient transport of the fertilized egg towards the uterus.
FAQs About the word helicine
Curled; spiral; helicoid; -- applied esp. to certain arteries of the penis.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The peculiar helicine shape of the cochlea enables it to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
The helicine coil of the penile corpus cavernosum is critical for tumescence and erection.
The unique helicine arrangement of the vasa vasorum in bone tissue ensures optimal blood supply.
The helicine structure of the ductus deferens facilitates sperm transport through peristaltic contractions.
