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Definition of Concha
1. Noun. (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape.
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Nasal Concha
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Specialized synonyms: Nasal Concha
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Definition of Concha
1. n. The plain semidome of an apse; sometimes used for the entire apse.
Definition of Concha
1. Noun. Any shell-shaped structure. ¹
2. Noun. (anatomy) The deepest indentation of the cartilage of the human ear, attaching to the mastoid bone. ¹
3. Noun. (architecture) An apse. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Concha
1. an anatomical shell-like structure [n -CHAE] : CONCHAL [adj] / an ornamental disk [n -S]
Medical Definition of Concha
1. In anatomy, a structure comparable to a shell in shape, as the auricle or pinna of the ear or a turbinated bone in the nose. Origin: L. A shell (05 Mar 2000)
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