Definition of 'turbinate'

Noun

1. any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
      Synonyms: turbinate bone turbinal

Adjective

1. of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages
2. in the shape of a coil
      Synonyms: coiling helical spiral spiraling volute voluted whorled

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