Associations to the word «Semicircular»

Wiktionary

SEMICIRCULAR, adjective. In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.
SEMICIRCULAR CANAL, noun. (anatomy) Any of three semicircular interconnected tubes located inside each ear: the horizontal (or lateral) semicircular canal, the superior (or anterior) semicircular canal, and the posterior semicircular canal. They form part of the bony labyrinth.
SEMICIRCULAR CANALS, noun. Plural of semicircular canal

Dictionary definition

SEMICIRCULAR, adjective. Curved into a half circle.

Wise words

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