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trigone

trigone

9.9
A triangular area at the base of the bladder where the kidney tubes enter and urine leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪɡoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trígono
  • The anatomy textbook included a diagram highlighting the trigone at the base of the bladder.

Examples

  • Infections can sometimes affect the trigone area of the bladder, causing discomfort.

  • The urologist checked the trigone for any signs of abnormal tissue during the examination.

  • The trigone is crucial for bladder function.

  • Doctors examine the trigone during a cystoscopy.

  • The anatomy textbook included a diagram highlighting the trigone at the base of the bladder.

  • The urologist checked the trigone for any signs of abnormal tissue during the examination.

  • Infections can sometimes affect the trigone area of the bladder, causing discomfort.

Synonyms

trigonum
vstrigone
  • Specialized
9.9

An area shaped like a triangle often in the body or in old buildings

is the specific triangular region at the base of the urinary bladder between openings
trigon
vstrigone
  • Archaic
9.4

A flat shape with three sides

is a triangular anatomical area used at the base of the urinary bladder

Surface Forms

trigone singular
trigones plural

Morphology

trigone = trigon (semi-transparent) = trigon + e

The link to 'trigon' (triangle) shows shape-based relation, but the sense is a specialized anatomical region rather than a general geometric term.

Etymology

Trigone comes from Greek parts tri- meaning 'three' and gonia meaning 'angle', the same idea you see in triangle. That's why the trigone in the bladder is the small triangular area at the base formed by three openings.