caruncula

[US]/kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə/
[UK]/kəˈrʌŋkjələ/

Translation

n.a small fleshy protrusion or papilla, as in the medial canthus of the eye or the urethral orifice
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

the caruncula

carunculae

caruncular tissue

inflamed caruncula

caruncula removal

carunculae formation

caruncular lesion

caruncula examination

Example Sentences

the bright red caruncula distinguishes this bird species.

he examined the inflamed lacrimal caruncula carefully.

a small fleshy caruncula is visible near the eye.

infection caused the caruncula to swell significantly.

the caruncula attracts potential mates during the season.

surgery addressed the abnormal growth on the caruncula.

its vivid caruncula serves as a warning signal.

some birds have a caruncula on their head.

the surgeon carefully excised the lesion from the caruncula.

scientists studied the caruncula function in these reptiles.

a prominent caruncula is a feature of the male.

seeds often have a fleshy caruncula for ant dispersal.

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