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orifice

 

[ หˆษ”หrษชfษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy passage

An orifice is a natural opening or entrance in the body, such as the mouth, nostrils, or any other opening that provides access to organs or systems. It can refer to both external openings and internal passages. The term is often used in medical and biological contexts to describe these openings. In some cases, orifices may serve specific functions, like enabling the passage of air or food.

Synonyms

aperture, hole, opening, vent.

Examples of usage

  • The orifice of the ear allows sound waves to enter.
  • She examined the orifice of the nostril for any signs of infection.
  • The doctor explained the importance of the orifice for breathing.
  • During the procedure, the orifice was carefully examined.

Translations

Translations of the word "orifice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orifรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคฆเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร–ffnung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orifis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‚ะฒั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orifice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orificio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท delik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otvor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odprtina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ op

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตัั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orificio

Etymology

The word 'orifice' comes from the Latin term 'orificium', which is a combination of 'os', meaning 'mouth' or 'opening', and 'facere', meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. Its adoption into English occurred in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the period's growing interest in anatomy and the study of the human body. The term has since evolved to encompass any opening or passage, not just in the human body but in various contexts, including engineering and zoology. Over time, 'orifice' has been widely used in scientific literature, emphasizing the significance of openings in various systems and structures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,173, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.