Caruncle: meaning, definitions and examples

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caruncle

 

[ หˆkรฆr.สŒล‹.kษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

growth, nodule, protuberance

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carรบncula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเค‚เค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karunkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karunkel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ัƒะฝะบัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karunkula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒณใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caroncule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carรบncula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karunkรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ฃฌํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑู†ู‚ูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karunkula

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karunkula

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่‚‰ๅžซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karunkula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karunkla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ัƒะฝะบัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karunkul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.