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turbinate bone

/ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt bəʊn/

Tradução: Pequeno osso curvo dentro da cavidade nasal que ajuda a aquecer, umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado.

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/ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt bəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ptPequeno osso curvo dentro da cavidade nasal que ajuda a aquecer, umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado.

A small, curved bone inside the nasal cavity that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe.

  1. Nasal bone structureC2formal

    A small, curved bone inside the nasal cavity that helps warm and moisten inhaled air.

    ptConcha nasal

    • The turbinate bones are covered with mucous membranes.
    • Surgery may be needed to reduce enlarged turbinate bones.
    • The turbinate bones help filter dust from the air.