orifices (Meaning)
orifices
an opening (as a mouth or hole) through which something may pass, an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass, an opening through which something may pass
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orifices Sentence Examples
- The human body possesses numerous orifices, including the mouth, nose, and ears.
- The lungs contain microscopic orifices called alveoli, which facilitate gas exchange.
- The orifices of the heart, known as the valves, control the flow of blood.
- The sweat glands release perspiration through small orifices on the skin's surface.
- The lacrimal glands produce tears that exit through orifices called lacrimal puncta.
- The urethra is an orifice that carries urine out of the bladder.
- The orifices of the digestive tract allow food to enter and waste to exit.
- Certain insects possess orifices called spiracles, which serve as respiratory passages.
- The nostrils are two orifices located on the nose that allow for air inhalation.
- The pores on the skin are microscopic orifices that enable the release of sweat and other substances.
FAQs About the word orifices
an opening (as a mouth or hole) through which something may pass, an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass, an opening throu
apertures, holes, fissures, perforations, crevices, slits, spaces,openings, punctures, entrances
plugs,seals, barriers, fillers, patches, fillings, fills, stoppers, obstructions,obstacles
The human body possesses numerous orifices, including the mouth, nose, and ears.
The lungs contain microscopic orifices called alveoli, which facilitate gas exchange.
The orifices of the heart, known as the valves, control the flow of blood.
The sweat glands release perspiration through small orifices on the skin's surface.
