ethmoidal

/ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the ethmoid bone, a light, spongy bone located between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity and eye sockets.
    • The ethmoidal region helps separate the nasal cavity from the brain.
    • A CT scan showed a small fracture in the ethmoidal bone.
    • The ethmoidal sinuses are located near the bridge of the nose.
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