Patulous

//ˈpætʃələs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Open; spread; exposed

    "The foramen ovale was patulous — the opening about four lines in diameter."

Synonyms

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deltoidfan shapedflaringopenoutstretchedpatulent

Example

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"The foramen ovale was patulous — the opening about four lines in diameter."

Etymology

From Latin patulus.

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