Associations to the word «Ramus»

Wiktionary

RAMUS, noun. (biology) A branching, as of nerves or blood vessels.
RAMUS, noun. (anatomy) A bony projection, particularly of the jaw, but also in the groin area, both subject to the maturing process of symphysis.

Dictionary definition

RAMUS, noun. The posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats