noun🔗ShareA turbinate bone."The doctor explained that a deviated septum can sometimes press against a turbinal in the nose, causing breathing problems. "anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving the shape of a cone resting on its apex."The child built a turbinal sandcastle, shaping it like an upside-down ice cream cone on the beach. "appearancebiologyanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRolled in a spiral; scroll-like; turbinate; applied to the thin, plicated, bony or cartilaginous plates which support the olfactory and mucous membranes of the nasal chambers."The doctor examined the patient's nose and noted the turbinal structure of the nasal conchae, observing their characteristic spiral shape. "anatomyphysiologyorganmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading