anterior
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- adjective
- /ænˈtɪr.i.ər/
- Formal
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anterior
- Firstly, the point is that economics and social science are anterior/senior to the physical sciences.
- anterior resection
- anterior uveitis
- anterior approach
Out of this, the NSDAP emerging victor supported Berman throughout product of elite training and yet anterior to so-called S S Castle system.
- Out of this, the NSDAP emerging victor supported Berman throughout product of elite training and yet anterior to so-called S S Castle system.
Examples
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So we have anterior and posterior.
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For instance, anterior crucial ligament injuries in soccer players or other cutting type sports.
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Systemic steroids are virtually never necessary for anterior uveitis alone.
Academic text (1991) -
A 53-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department with a 4-day history of anterior chest pain, back pain, and mild dyspnea.
Academic text (2006) -
Uveitis confined to the anterior segment, whether it is unilateral or bilateral, is treated topically.
Academic text (1991) -
In the anatomical sciences, standard views of the human body are employed: anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, lateral, and medial.
Academic text (1990) -
Gwen described a former teammate who had recovered from two anterior cruciate ligament knee reconstructions.
Academic text (2002) -
The anterior part of the building was designed to attract more sunlight.
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In evolutionary terms, the anterior traits of the species developed before the posterior ones.
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The anterior chamber of the eye is filled with aqueous humor and is crucial for maintaining intraocular pressure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A sudden viral illness that inflames nerve cells in the brain stem and spine and causes quick paralysis
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A main vein in an embryo that carries blood from the head to the heart
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A blood vessel on each side that carries blood to the front part of the brain
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A vein that drains blood from the front part of the brain into a deeper brain vein
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A large nerve that comes from the lower back and sends signals to the front thigh muscles and skin
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A soft gap at the front of a baby's skull that closes as the bones join
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A vein at the front of the face that carries blood from the cheek toward the neck
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A vein at the front of the neck that starts below the chin and joins the external jugular vein
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The front part of the spinal cord that contains nerve cells controlling muscles
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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the front outer lips of the female genitals
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A small artery that brings blood to the protective membranes at the front of the skull
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The front part of the pituitary that makes hormones controlling growth and body functions
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The front part of the pituitary gland that makes and releases hormones controlling growth and reproduction
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A nerve branch at the front of the spinal cord that carries signals to muscles
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A place where the iris sticks to the clear front part of the eye after injury or infection
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A muscle that helps turn the shoulder blade and lift the ribs
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A vein at the front of the neck vertebrae that drains blood from the spinal cord into the vertebral vein
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A small artery that brings blood to the front of the brain near the temple
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An artery that carries blood to the front part of the temporal lobe on the side of the brain
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A muscle at the side of the chest that lifts the shoulder blade and helps raise the ribs when breathing
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The front part of the small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones
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A muscle on the side of the chest that moves the shoulder blade and helps lift the ribs
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A muscle at the front of the lower leg that lifts the foot and turns the bottom inward
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A vein that carries blood from the front of the brain to a larger vein at its base
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A vein that carries blood from the front of the face toward the neck
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A vein at the front of the neck beside an artery that drains into a vein near the spine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anterior comes from the Latin root ante- meaning 'before'. So when something is anterior it happens 'before' or earlier in time.