ostiole

Meanings

• noun

  A small opening or pore, especially one leading into a cavity or chamber.

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Variants

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ostiole , ostioles

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Etymology

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From Latin ostium 'mouth, entrance' + -ole.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ostiole' is used in various fields, including biology, geology, and engineering.

2. In biology, ostioles are found in the ear bones and in the shells of some mollusks.

3. In geology, an ostiole is a small opening in a geode or other type of rock.

4. In engineering, an ostiole is a small opening in a pipe or other type of conduit.

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Related Concepts

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1. ostium: Latin term meaning 'mouth, entrance'.

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How to Memorize "ostiole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small opening or pore, such as the pore of a shell or the opening of a lock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a small entrance or opening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word: 'Ostiole' comes from 'ostium' meaning 'mouth, entrance'.

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