infundibulum

in·fun·dib·u·lum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-fuhn-dib-yuh-luh m]
- /ˌɪn fʌnˈdɪb yə ləm/
- /ɪnfʌndˈɪbjʊləm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fuhn-dib-yuh-luh m]
- /ˌɪn fʌnˈdɪb yə ləm/

Definitions of infundibulum word

noun plural infundibulum a funnel-shaped organ or part. 1
noun plural infundibulum a funnel-shaped extension of the hypothalamus connecting the pituitary gland to the base of the brain. 1
noun plural infundibulum a space in the right ventricle at the base of the pulmonary artery. 1
noun infundibulum A funnel-shaped cavity or structure. 1
noun infundibulum any funnel-shaped part, esp the stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the base of the brain 0
noun infundibulum any of various funnel-shaped organs or passages 0

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Origin of infundibulum

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < New Latin, Latin: funnel, equivalent to infundi- (stem of infundere to pour into; see in-2, found3) + -bulum instrumental suffix; cf. infuse

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Parts of speech for Infundibulum

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infundibulum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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