pyriform aperture

A form of piriform aperture — The anterior opening of the nasal cavities in the skull.

Meanings

nounpyriform aperture (plural pyriform apertures)

plural pyriform apertures

  1. alternativeanatomyAlternative form of piriform aperture.
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