Caruncle: meaning, definitions and examples
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caruncle
[ หkรฆr.สล.kษl ]
anatomy structure
A caruncle is a small, fleshy protuberance or prominence found on various parts of the body. In humans, it specifically refers to a part of the eye, particularly the small, pinkish elevation located at the inner canthus. These structures can also be found in other animals and serve various biological functions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The caruncle produces tear film to keep the eye moist.
- Many birds have colorful caruncles that help in mating displays.
- The doctor examined the patient's caruncle for any abnormalities.
Translations
Translations of the word "caruncle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carรบncula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเคเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Karunkel
๐ฎ๐ฉ karunkel
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐััะฝะบัะป
๐ต๐ฑ karunkula
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใซใณใฏใซ
๐ซ๐ท caroncule
๐ช๐ธ carรบncula
๐น๐ท karunkรผl
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋ฃฌํด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑููููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ karunkula
๐ธ๐ฐ karunkula
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ่ๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ karunkula
๐ฎ๐ธ karunkla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐััะฝะบัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karunkul
๐ฒ๐ฝ carรบncula
Etymology
The term 'caruncle' derives from the Latin word 'caruncula', which means 'little nub' or 'small appendage'. This Latin root itself comes from 'caro' meaning 'flesh', highlighting the fleshy nature of a caruncle. Initially used in anatomical descriptions, the word has been adopted in various scientific fields to denote small, fleshy growths or protrusions. Over time, the definition of caruncle expanded to cover similar structures found in plants and animals, reflecting its anatomical importance across species. Its use in modern medical terminology underscores the ongoing relevance of the term in biological and physiological contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,563, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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