What is operculum? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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operculum — Definition

Operkulum / operculum
Operkulum refers to a formation of a cover-like covering or closing a structure in anatomy. In the brain, frontal, parietal and temporal lobes covered in the cortisal areas of the temporal lobes. It is also used for dental tissue covering a tooth on the ride. In the respiratory system, it defines the structure that can close larynx input as part of an epiglottisin.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Operkulum
English
🇬🇧 operculum
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❓ What is Operkulum?
Operkulum; operkulum refers to a formation of a cover-like covering or closing a structure in anatomy. In the brain, frontal, parietal and temporal lobes covered in the cortisal areas of the temporal lobes. It is also used for dental tissue covering a tooth on the ride. In the respiratory system, it defines the structure that can close larynx input as part of an epiglottisin.
❓ What is operculum in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "operculum" is Operkulum.
❓ Which medical field is Operkulum related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.