nasal capsule

noun

The cartilage enclosing the embryonic nasal cavity

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Meanings

nounnasal capsule (plural nasal capsules)

plural nasal capsules

  1. anatomyThe cartilage enclosing the embryonic nasal cavity
  2. anatomyThe sensory capsule responsible for the sense of smell
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