uncinate processes

A form of uncinate process — A sickle-shaped extension of the ethmoid bone that projects posteroinferiorly from the ethmoidal labyrinth and articulates with the inferior nasal conchae.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of uncinate process
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