Definition of Rhinal

1. Adjective. Of or in or relating to the nose. "Nasal passages"

Exact synonyms: Nasal
Derivative terms: Nasal
Partainyms: Nose, Nose

Definition of Rhinal

1. a. Og or pertaining to the nose or olfactory organs.

Definition of Rhinal

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the nose; nasal ¹

2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to those parts of the brain concerned with the sense of smell ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rhinal

1. pertaining to the nose [adj]

Medical Definition of Rhinal

1. Og or pertaining to the nose or olfactory organs. Origin: Gr, the nose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhinal

rheumiest
rheums
rheumy
rhexes
rhexis
rhexises
rhexistasy
rhies
rhigolene
rhigolenes
rhigosis
rhigotic
rhime
rhimes
rhin-
rhinal (current term)
rhinal fissure
rhinal sulcus
rhinalgia
rhinarium
rhinaster
rhinectomies
rhinectomy
rhinedema
rhinencephala
rhinencephalic
rhinencephalon
rhinenchysis
rhines
rhinestone

Literary usage of Rhinal

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New Werner Twentieth Century Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica: A (1907)
"These may be termed the rhinal processes. ... just above the point of attachment of the rhinal processes, the external nasal apertures are ..."

2. The Medical Times and Gazette (1885)
"To apply these substances to the roof of the pharynx with precision, the aid of the rhinal mirror is required. I have found such treatment little complained ..."

3. Journal of the American Medical Association by American Medical Association (1890)
"On the other hand, we must acknowledge the increased successfulness, or aid to success, in otological work rendered by the rhinal surgeon ; but while ..."

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