Definition

Relating to the nose or the sense of smell.

Example

The doctor examined the rhinal passages to check for any blockages.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of rhinal anatomy in biology class?

I think so, but I don’t remember much about it.

It's fascinating how it relates to our sense of smell and the rhinal structures in our noses.

That makes sense! I should pay more attention in class next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rhinal → It is formed from "rhin-" (from Greek "rhis", meaning nose) and "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "rhinal" refers to something that is pertaining to the nose.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for nose ('rhis') to remember that 'rhinal' means related to the nose.

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