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columella

 

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Noun columella has 1 sense
  1. columella - a small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal
    --1 is a kind of
    column, tower, pillar

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Columella:

Noun:

1. In anatomy, the columella refers to the central column or pillar-like structure found in certain body parts, such as the nose, ear, or shell.

Example sentence: The surgeon reconstructed the columella of the patient's nose using grafts from the septum.

2. In biology, the columella is the axial structure or central column found in certain plant structures, like the fruit or the mushroom.

Example sentence: The columella of the apple is responsible for the dispersion of seeds.

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3. In architecture, the columella refers to a small column or a specific type of column resembling a small pillar.

Example sentence: The ancient Greek temple featured ornate columellas supporting the entablature.

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4. In botany, the columella pertains to the central axis or core found in certain plant structures, such as the spore-bearing capsule of mosses.

Example sentence: The columella of the moss capsule aids in the release and dispersal of spores.

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5. In surgery, the columella refers to the segment of tissue separating the nostrils.

Example sentence: The surgeon performed a rhinoplasty procedure to correct the patient's deviated columella.

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