First Known Use: circa 1751
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antrum
noun an·trum \ˈan-trəm\
plural an·tra \-trə\
Definition of ANTRUM
: an anatomical cavity within a bone (as the maxilla) or hollow organ (as the stomach)
— an·tral \-trəl\ adjective
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Origin of ANTRUM
Late Latin, from Latin, cave, from Greek antron; akin to Armenian ayr cave
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antrum
noun an·trum \ˈan-trəm\
plural an·tra \-trə\
Medical Definition of ANTRUM
: a cavity within a bone (as the maxilla) or hollow organ (as the stomach)
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