supernumerary
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- adjective
- /ˌsuːpərˈnjuməˌrɛri/
- Formal
- We believe that this case may represent the first reported case of a supernumerary nostril with a congenital cataract on the same side.
- supernumerary nostrils
- case of supernumerary
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Supernumerary nostril is a very rare type of congenital anomaly.
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The first reported case was published in 1906 by Lindsay, who described a patient with bilateral supernumerary nostrils.
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We also discuss the hypotheses that have been proposed to explain supernumerary nostrils.
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Finally, in 2001, Hallak et al. reported a case of supernumerary nostril in which a blind cavity was present in a normally developed nose.
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At presentation, the patient has a supernumerary nostril, microcornea, and congenital cataract.
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After an extensive search of the literature, we arrived at the conclusion that ours is the first reported case of a supernumerary nostril and congenital cataract on the same side.
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Most reported cases of supernumerary nostrils have been unilateral, and most were associated with other craniofacial malformations, such as a facial cleft.
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Supernumerary nostrils are exceedingly rare congenital anomalies of unclear etiology.
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In 1920, Tawse reported a patient with a unilateral supernumerary nostril that communicated with the nasal cavity.
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In their report, the researchers highlighted several supernumerary cells that contributed to the unusual growth pattern.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
More than is needed or expected
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2.1
Not needed right now and free to use
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4.1
More than needed or wanted
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5.1
More than needed and not useful because it repeats something
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3.4
More than what is needed or wanted
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7.0
More than what is needed or useful
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8.4
Much more of something than is needed
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Etymology
Supernumerary comes from the Latin parts super- 'above' and numerus 'number', the same root as number. So used as an adjective it means 'more than is needed', for example a supernumerary toe is an extra toe beyond the usual number.