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annulus of zinn

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.07 in modern English

Syllables
an-nu-lus of zinn
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit.

Etymology

Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), German anatomist and botanist.

Phrases

circle of Zinn-Haller zonule of Zinn

Frequently Paired Words

circle of Zinn-Haller zonule of Zinn

Synonyms

anulus tendineus communis common tendinous ring

Questions

What does annulus of zinn mean?
A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit.
Where does annulus of zinn come from?
Named after Johann Gottfried Zinn (1727–1759), German anatomist and botanist.

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