cavum

noun

plural cava ˈkäv-ə How to pronounce cavum (audio) ˈkā-və How to pronounce cavum (audio)
: an anatomical recess or hollow: as
a
: the lower part of the concha of the ear adjoining the origin of the helix
b
: the nasal cavity

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“Cavum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cavum. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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