Cavum
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In
anatomy
, a hollow; the cavity of any organ: chiefly used, with reference to the cavities or sinuses of the heart, with a Latin adjective.
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noun.
A
cavity
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noun.
(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Word Usage
"Macra cavum repetes, quem macra subisti, [2893] the six non-natural things caused it, and they must cure it."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
anatomical structure
bodily structure
body structure
complex body part
structure
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
abdomen
abdominal cavity
amniotic cavity
antrum
archenteron