imus
9.9
Near the lowest part of the body or an organ
- adjective
- /ˈaɪməs/
- Specialized
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imus
- In anatomy, the term imus refers to the lowest part.
Examples
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Doctors examined the imus region of the lung for signs of disease.
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In anatomical diagrams, the imus part is often labeled at the bottom.
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The imus section of the spine is closest to the pelvis.
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The imus region of the brain controls basic functions.
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The imus section of the spine is closest to the pelvis.
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In anatomical diagrams, the imus part is often labeled at the bottom.
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In anatomy, the term imus refers to the lowest part.
Synonyms
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6.0
Located below another part in the body or a structure
refers to the absolute lowest part rather than a relative lower position
How Low
Surface Forms
imus positive
Etymology
Imus comes from Latin and means 'lowest' or 'deepest'. Think of the English word inmost, which also means 'deepest inside', so in anatomy imus marks the very bottom or deepest part of something.