Lexic.us

Definition of Carina

1. Noun. A keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the start Canopus.

2. Noun. Any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom.

Definition of Carina

1. n. A keel

Definition of Carina

1. a carinate anatomical part [n -NAS or -NAE] : CARINAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Carina

1. 1. In man, a term applied or applicable to several anatomical structures forming a projecting central ridge. 2. That portion of the sternum in a bird, bat, or mole that serves as the origin of the pectoral muscles; it is not found in flightless birds and most mammals. Origin: L. The keel of a boat (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carina

Carica papaya carices caried cariere carieres caries caries carillon carillonned carillonneur

carillonneurs carillonning carillons carillon playing carina (current term) carina (current term) carinactivase carinae carinal carinal lymph nodes

carinas carinate carinate carinated carinate abdomen carinate bird carina fornicis carina fornicis carina of trachea carina tracheae

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