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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-niks]
- /ˈfɔr nɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-niks]
- /ˈfɔr nɪks/
Definitions of fornix word
- noun plural fornix any of various arched or vaulted structures, as an arching fibrous formation in the brain. 1
- noun fornix A vaulted or arched structure in the body, in particular. 1
- noun fornix any archlike structure, esp the arched band of white fibres at the base of the brain 0
- noun fornix any of several anatomical arches or folds, such as the vault of the pharynx or the upper part of the vagina 0
- noun fornix (anatomy) An archlike structure or fold. 0
- noun fornix (anatomy) Specifically, the arched bundle of fibres or axons at the base of the brain. 0
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Origin of fornix
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin: vault, arch
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Parts of speech for Fornix
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fornix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fornix usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with fornix
- what is the fornix?
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- where is the fornix in the female reproductive system?
- what is the function of the fornix?
- what is the fornix in the brain?
- what is a fornix?
- where is the fornix located?
- where is the fornix located in the brain?
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