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trigonum

trigonum

9.9
An area shaped like a triangle often in the body or in old buildings
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : trígono
  • The trigonum is an important anatomical feature in the human body.

Examples

  • The trigonum of the bladder is a key landmark in urology.

  • In anatomy class, we learned about the trigonum in the base of the skull.

  • Doctors examined the trigonum to check for any abnormalities during the procedure.

  • In ancient architecture, the trigonum often served as a decorative element.

  • The doctor explained that the trigonum is a small triangular area in the ankle joint.

  • In anatomy class, we learned that the trigonum represents a triangular structure between the various bone segments.

  • The ancient ruins featured a trigonum, highlighting its importance in the architectural design of that era.

Synonyms

trigone
vstrigonum
  • Specialized
9.9

A triangular area at the base of the bladder where the kidney tubes enter and urine leaves

is a general term for triangular areas or structures in anatomy or history
trigon
vstrigonum
  • Archaic
9.4

A flat shape with three sides

is used for triangular areas or structures rather than abstract geometric shapes

Compounds

trigonum cerebrale
  • Specialized
9.9

A band of nerve fibres at the base of the brain that connects the two memory areas on each side

Surface Forms

trigonum singular
trigona plural

Etymology

Trigonum comes from the Greek parts tri- and -gon, which mean 'three' and 'angle'. So, think of a triangle — 'three-angled' — and a trigonum is a small triangular area or structure, which is why doctors use the word for triangle-shaped parts of the body.