VOMER


Meaning of VOMER in English

ˈvōmə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, plowshare — more at wedge

1.

a. : a bone of the skull of most vertebrates that is situated below the ethmoid region, that develops from lateral halves which remain separate in some animals, that in man forms a vertical plate pointed in front and expanding at the upper back part into lateral wings, and that constitutes part of the nasal septum

b. : a corresponding bone in teleost fishes that forms the front part of the roof of the mouth and often bears teeth

2. : pygostyle

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