turbinate (Meaning)
turbinate (n)
any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
turbinate (a)
of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages
turbinate (s)
in the shape of a coil
turbinate (v. i.)
To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.
turbinate (a.)
Alt. of Turbinated
Synonyms & Antonyms of turbinate
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
turbinate Sentence Examples
- The turbinates in the nasal cavity are responsible for warming and humidifying inhaled air.
- Hypertrophic turbinates can obstruct airflow and cause nasal congestion.
- Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to reduce the size of enlarged turbinates.
- Submucosal turbinectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the turbinates.
- Nasal decongestants can temporarily shrink swollen turbinates.
- Allergies and rhinitis can cause inflammation and enlargement of the turbinates.
- Middle turbinate fractures are common in facial trauma.
- Turbinates are highly vascularized structures and can bleed easily.
- The inferior turbinates are the largest and most important of the nasal turbinates.
- Laser turbinoplasty is a technique to reshape or reduce the volume of the turbinates.
FAQs About the word turbinate
any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates, of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages,
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The turbinates in the nasal cavity are responsible for warming and humidifying inhaled air.
Hypertrophic turbinates can obstruct airflow and cause nasal congestion.
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to reduce the size of enlarged turbinates.
Submucosal turbinectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a portion of the turbinates.
