sutura internasalis
- noun
- /suˈtʊrə ˌɪntərˈnæzɪs/
- Specialized
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sutura internasal
- The sutura internasalis connects the nasal bones.
Examples
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Fractures near the sutura internasalis can complicate nasal reconstruction procedures.
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The growth of the nasal bones is sometimes assessed by looking at the sutura internasalis in imaging studies.
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During the operation, the surgeon carefully examined the sutura internasalis for any abnormalities.
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During the procedure, the surgeon examined the sutura internasalis closely.
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The surgeon noted that the sutura internasalis appeared to be fused in the patient's X-ray.
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Injuries to the area near the sutura internasalis require careful assessment to prevent complications.
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Doctors often reference the sutura internasalis when evaluating the alignment of the nasal bones.
Synonyms
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A joint between two skull bones that does not move
The line where the two bones of the nose join in the skull
A place where two bones in the head join and do not move
Surface Forms
Morphology
sutura + internasalis
The compound is fully compositional: 'sutura' = suture/joint and 'internasalis' can be parsed as inter- ('between') + nasalis ('of the nose'), so the phrase literally denotes the suture between the nasal bones. This follows regular medical/Latin naming patterns common across languages, so a learner who knows the constituent morphemes would be able to infer the meaning (though the term is technical and may be unfamiliar otherwise).
Etymology
Sutura internasalis is a Latin medical name that literally describes a 'seam' between the two nose bones. The word sutura means 'stitch' or 'seam' and internasalis points to 'between the nasal bones', so the name helps you remember it is the joint where the two nasal bones meet.