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 anterior horn anterior horn /ænˈtɪəriər hɔːrn/

noun

  1. One of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes ventrally from the spinal cord and that consists of motor fibers  ( anterior horn , anterior root , ventral horn , ventral root )
    one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes ventrally from the spinal cord and that consists of motor fibers


 demantoid demantoid /dɪˈmæntɔɪd/

noun

  1. A green andradite used as a gemstone  ( demantoid )
    a green andradite used as a gemstone
     The jeweler showcased a beautiful ring with a rare demantoid gemstone.
    The jeweler showcased a beautiful ring with a rare demantoid gemstone.


 musculus sternocleidomastoideus musculus sternocleidomastoideus /ˌmʌskjʊləs ˌstɜːrnoʊˌklaɪdoʊmæˈstɔɪdiəs/

noun

  1. One of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head  ( musculus sternocleidomastoideus , sternocleidomastoid , sternocleidomastoid muscle , sternocleido mastoideus )
    one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head


 heteronym heteronym /ˈhɛtərəˌnɪm/

noun

  1. Two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation  ( heteronym )
    two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation
     The word bow' is an example of a heteronym
    the word bow' is an example of a heteronym