antral

Meanings

• noun

  A small pouch or cavity in the body, especially one in the wall of the intestine or the sinuses of the skull.

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Variants

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antra , antral , antrum

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Etymology

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From Greek antron, a cave.

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Trivia

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1. The antrum of Highmore is also known as the olfactory bulb recess.

2. The antrum of Meckel is also known as the omental bursa.

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1. Antrum of Highmore: A small pouch located in the nasal cavity, above and behind the maxillary sinuses.

2. Antrum of Meckel: A pouch located in the distal ileum of the small intestine.

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Culture

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Antrum is a term used in various fields such as anatomy, radiology, and pathology. In anatomy, the antrum is a pouch or cavity. In radiology, the term antrum is used to describe specific areas in the sinuses of the skull. In pathology, an antral abscess is a common complication of tonsillitis.

How to Memorize "antral"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: Antrum is a small pouch or cavity, like a pocket in a coat.

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