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cellulae pneumaticae tubae auditivae — [TA] air cells of auditory tube: air cells in the floor of the auditory tube close to the carotid canal, being similar to the air cells of the mastoid part of the temporal bone; called also cellulae pneumaticae tubae auditoriae [TA alternative]… … Medical dictionary
cellula — 1. [NA] In gross anatomy, a small but macroscopic compartment. SYN: cellule. 2. In histology, a cell. [L. a small chamber, dim. of cella] cellulae coli SYN: haustra of colon, under haustrum. cellulae ethmoidales [TA] SYN: ethmoid c … Medical dictionary
cellulae tympanicae — [TA] tympanic cells: spaces in the tympanic cavity between the bony projections from the floor, or jugular wall; they sometimes communicate with the tubal air cells. Called also tympanic air cells … Medical dictionary
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