vaginal process
The term "vaginal process" has specific meanings in both anatomical and embryological contexts, referring to distinct structures and developmental processes.
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Definition
C2Anatomy
(technical)A thin, bony projection on the sphenoid bone, part of the skull, contributing to the nasal cavity's lateral wall.
Example
- The surgeon carefully navigated around the vaginal process during the procedure.
C2Embryology
(technical)An outpouching of the peritoneum involved in the descent of the testes, eventually forming a protective membrane around them.
Example
- During fetal development, the vaginal process helps guide the testes into the scrotum.
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