Fenestration

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The arrangement of windows and similar openings in a building. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis wordnet
  3. 3
    An opening in the surface of an organ etc; the surgical creation of such an opening, especially one in the bony part of the inner ear made to improve hearing. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the arrangement of windows in a building wordnet
  5. 5
    An opening that occurs naturally or is created surgically, as through a biological membrane. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    Either a translucent area in a structure such as a leaf or flower petal, or an opening in a structure. countable, uncountable

    "The terms ‘nectar window’ and ‘fenestration’ are used interchangeably for enlarged gaps on the adaxial side of the stamen sheath or tube. The fenestrations facilitate access to the nectaries by a pollinator."

  2. 7
    The practice of placing holes in the rudder of a ship to reduce the work required to move the rudder while preserving its ability to steer the ship. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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windowing

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"The terms ‘nectar window’ and ‘fenestration’ are used interchangeably for enlarged gaps on the adaxial side of the stamen sheath or tube. The fenestrations facilitate access to the nectaries by a pollinator."

Etymology

Latin fenestratio

Related phrases

inner ear

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