List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes — This is a list of roots, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terminology, their meanings, and their etymology. There are a few rules when using medical roots. Firstly, prefixes and suffixes, primarily in Greek, but also in Latin, have a… … Wikipedia
human embryology — ▪ biology Introduction the process encompassing the period from the formation of an embryo, through the development of a fetus, to birth. The human body, like that of most animals, develops from a single cell produced by the union of… … Universalium
List of anatomical topics — This page aims to list articles related to anatomy. This list is not necessarily complete or up to date if you see an article that should be here but isn t (or one that shouldn t be here but is), please update the page accordingly. NOTOC A… … Wikipedia
umbo — [um′bō] n. pl. umbones [um bō′nēz] or umbos [L, akin to umbilicus,NAVEL] 1. the boss, or knob, at the center of a shield 2. something resembling this; specif., a) the elevation beside the hinge on each half of a bivalve shell b) the prominence on … English World dictionary
um|bo — «UHM boh», noun, plural um|bo|nes «uhm BOH neez», um|bos. 1. a projection or knob, often pointed, near or at the center of a shield. 2. any elevation resembling this, as in the eardrum. 3. Zoology. the oldest and most protuberant portion of a… … Useful english dictionary