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- Noun[edit] cavity ‎(plural cavities) 1  A hole or hollow depression. 2  A hollow area within the body (such as the sinuses). ( dentistry) A soft area in a decayed tooth.
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- oral cavity. n. The part of the mouth behind the teeth and gums that is bounded above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue and the mucous membrane connecting it with the inner part of the mandible.he rostral end of the cavity just inside the nostril is the nasal vestibule, and the caudal part opening into the pharynx is the nasopharyngeal meatus. oral cavity. the cavity of the mouth, made up of a vestibule and oral cavity proper.
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Body cavity A body cavity is any fluid-filled space in a multicellular organism other than those of vessels (such as blood vessels and lymph vessels).The term usually refers to the space located between an animal ’s outer covering (epidermis), and the outer lining of the gut cavity, where internal organs develop.he term usually refers to the space located between an animal ’s outer covering (epidermis), and the outer lining of the gut cavity, where internal organs develop.
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- [Gr.] tumor, hernia; in American English, may also mean 'cavity'. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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- Noun. 1. uterine cavity-the space inside the uterus between the cervical canal and the Fallopian tubes. bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body. uterus, womb-a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus.
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CAVITY WALL A wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between them. Classified under: Nouns denoting man-made objects. Hypernyms (cavity wall is a kind of...): wall (an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure).
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ORAL CAVITY buccal cavity - the cavity between the jaws and the cheeks. gingiva, gum - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth. palate, roof of the mouth - the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities.
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cavity pulp cavity. the pulp-filled central chamber in a tooth; called also dental cavity. serous cavity. a celomic cavity, like that enclosed by the pericardium, peritoneum or pleura, not communicating with the outside of the body and lined with a serous membrane, i.e. one which secretes a serous fluid.
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- Answer by Cher1058. Confidence votes 6.7K. 'Cavity' means a hollow space. Combining forms meaning 'hollow' include: cav/i, cav/o, cavern/o, concav/o. -cele is the medical terminology suffix meaning hollow cavity.onfidence votes 6.7K. 'Cavity' means a hollow space. Combining forms meaning 'hollow' include: cav/i, cav/o, cavern/o, concav/o.
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The chemistry of tooth decay  (How and why cavities form.) - The terms dental caries, tooth decay and cavity all refer to the same thing and can be used interchangeably. It's pretty easy to see why the term cavity, which means a hole, has come into usage. The same can be said for the term decay, which makes reference to the destructive (decaying) aspect of this disease.
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oral cavity 1. pertaining to the mouth; taken through or applied in the mouth, as an oral medication. 2. denoting that aspect of the teeth which faces the oral cavity or tongue. oral cavity. see mouth.
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- 1 The abdominal cavity is the largest cavity in the human body and contains the organs of the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, uterus and ovaries in women, as well as major blood vessels. 2  Lying retroperitoneally to the abdominal cavity are the kidneys.
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Shared Flashcard Set Definition. cavity that is located toward the front part of the body divided by the diaphragm into the upper thoracic cavity & the lower abdominopelvic cavity. cavity that is located toward the front part of the body. divided by the diaphragm into the upper thoracic cavity & the lower abdominopelvic cavity.efinition. consists of heart & blood vessels pumps & transports blood throughout the body Blood carries nutrients & oxygen to all body cells & carries the waste away from the cells to the organs of excretion.
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Nasal cavity The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.Each cavity is the continuation of one of the two nostrils.ilia and mucus along the inside wall of the nasal cavity traps and removes dust and pathogens from the air as it flows through the nasal cavity. The cilia move the mucus down the nasal cavity to the pharynx, where it can be swallowed.
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Nasal cavity The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.Each cavity is the continuation of one of the two nostrils.he nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.
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coelom Coelom. (also body cavity), the space between the body wall and the internal organs in higher multicellular animals. The coelom is enclosed by its own epithelial linings, which are of mesodermal origin.also body cavity), the space between the body wall and the internal organs in higher multicellular animals. The coelom is enclosed by its own epithelial linings, which are of mesodermal origin.
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- One-Time-Pad (Vernam's Cipher) Frequently Asked Questions. A one-time pad isn't a cryptosystem: it's a state of mind. - Marcus Ranum. A Russian One-time pad, captured by MI5 (click to enlarge). As a practical person, I've observed that one-time pads are theoretically unbreakable, but practically very weak.
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uterus 1. uterine cavity-the space inside the uterus between the cervical canal and the Fallopian tubes. bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body. uterus, womb-a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus.
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Leroy Characteristics of Leroy. Etymology & Historical Origin - Leroy. Leroy is a masculine personal name borrowed from the French, from “le roi”, an affection nickname meaning “the king”. Leroy was adopted by English speakers in the 19th century, although it’s unclear what prompted his usage.
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Medical Dictionary Abdominal cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and the spine. The abdominal cavity is hardly an empty space. It contains a number of crucial organs including the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and bladder. Search MedTerms:
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peritoneal cavity peritoneal cavity. the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the peritoneum, which are normally in contact. The peritoneal cavity is divided into the greater and lesser sac. The greater sac is the peritoneal cavity, and the lesser sac is the omental bursa.
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Body cavity A body cavity is any fluid-filled space in a multicellular organism other than those of vessels (such as blood vessels and lymph vessels).he term usually refers to the space located between an animal ’s outer covering (epidermis), and the outer lining of the gut cavity, where internal organs develop. ‹The template Elucidate is being considered for deletion.›.
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Body cavity A body cavity is any fluid-filled space in a multicellular organism other than those of vessels (such as blood vessels and lymph vessels).The term usually refers to the space located between an animal ’s outer covering (epidermis), and the outer lining of the gut cavity, where internal organs develop.he cavities include: 1  Dorsal body cavity. 2  cranial cavity, enclosed by the skull and contains the brain. 3  spinal canal, enclosed by the spine and contains the spinal cord.
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Body cavity In zoology, body cavity generally refers to the space, or cavity, located between an animal ’s outer covering (epidermis) and the outer lining of the gut cavity—a fluid-filled space where internal organs develop.
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Pleural cavity Descriptions of Pleural cavity. Pleural cavity: The space enclosed by the pleura, which is a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity. Source: National Institute of Health. Pleural cavity: the cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs.
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- cavity wall noun [C]. › a ​wall of a ​building ​formed from two ​walls with a ​space, usually for ​air, between them. It is made in this way to ​keep out ​water and ​cold ​air. (Definition of cavity wall from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press).