Used in a Sentence

coronoid

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for coronoid.

Editorial note

The 100 millionth dinosaur tooth or jawbone really doesn't add any value not to mention the 100 gazillionth coronoid that would otherwise end up in your parkway or your cat's litter box.

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Quick take

(anatomy) A slender bone that forms part of the lower jaw of primitive vertebrates.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of coronoid gathered in one view.

noun

(anatomy) A slender bone that forms part of the lower jaw of primitive vertebrates.

noun

(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from coronene.

adjective

(anatomy) Shaped like the beak of a crow.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for coronoid.

noun

(anatomy) A slender bone that forms part of the lower jaw of primitive vertebrates.

noun

(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from coronene.

adjective

(anatomy) Shaped like the beak of a crow.

Example sentences

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The 100 millionth dinosaur tooth or jawbone really doesn't add any value not to mention the 100 gazillionth coronoid that would otherwise end up in your parkway or your cat's litter box.

2

Interestingly I can see the stark difference in depiction between Netter's diagram illustrating deep masseter [1] and this other one.[2] I also note the description from Netters, which states that part of Masseter inserts on "the lateral surface of the coronoid process", describes pretty well the muscle being announced in this paper, as per their photographs.

Quote examples

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Interestingly I can see the stark difference in depiction between Netter's diagram illustrating deep masseter [1] and this other one.[2] I also note the description from Netters, which states that part of Masseter inserts on "the lateral surface of the coronoid process", describes pretty well the muscle being announced in this paper, as per their photographs.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use coronoid in a sentence?

The 100 millionth dinosaur tooth or jawbone really doesn't add any value not to mention the 100 gazillionth coronoid that would otherwise end up in your parkway or your cat's litter box.

What does coronoid mean?

(anatomy) A slender bone that forms part of the lower jaw of primitive vertebrates.

What part of speech is coronoid?

coronoid is commonly used as noun, adjective.