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Definition of Greater alar cartilage
1. Noun. (anatomy) A flexible plate-like cartilage that support the tip of the nose ¹
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Medical Definition of Greater alar cartilage
1. One of a pair of cartilages that form the tip of the nose. It consists of a medial crus that extends into the nasal septum with its fellow of the opposite side, and a lateral crus that forms the anterior part of the wing of the nose. Synonym: cartilago alaris major. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Greater Alar Cartilage
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