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annulus

UK
/ˈæn.jʊ.ləs/
US
/ˈæn.jə.ləs/

Translations

annulusnoun
annuli
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UK
/ˈæn.jʊ.ləs/
US
/ˈæn.jə.ləs/
anneauEn anatomie, structure en forme d’anneau.
The annulus fibrosus is a crucial component of the intervertebral disc, providing structural support.
L’anneau fibreux est un composant essentiel du disque intervertébral et assure un soutien structurel.
anneauEn botanique et en mycologie, anneau membraneux ou annulaire sur un organe.
The mushroom's annulus was wide and white, hanging like a delicate skirt around the stem.
L’anneau du champignon était large et blanc, suspendu comme une délicate jupe autour du pied.
anneauSens général : objet, structure ou région en forme d’anneau.
The annulus of the tree was clearly visible in the cross-section of the trunk.
L’anneau de l’arbre était clairement visible dans la coupe transversale du tronc.
Additional translations
couronneEn géométrie et en mathématiques, région comprise entre deux cercles concentriques.
Synonyms
ring
torus
loop
band
circle

Definitions

annulusnoun
A ring-shaped object, structure, or region.
The annulus of the tree was clearly visible in the cross-section of the trunk.
In mathematics, a region bounded by two concentric circles.
The area of the annulus can be calculated by subtracting the area of the smaller circle from the area of the larger circle.
In anatomy, a ring-like structure or part, such as the annulus fibrosus in the spine.
The annulus fibrosus is a crucial component of the intervertebral disc, providing structural support.
In botany and mycology, a ring of tissue or membrane encircling or attached to an organ, such as the ring on the stipe of a mushroom or the belt of cells around a fern sporangium.
The mushroom's annulus was wide and white, hanging like a delicate skirt around the stem.
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