Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fornices
Noun
/ˈfɔːrnɪsiːz/
Definition
Fornices are arch-like structures or cavities in the body, particularly in anatomy.
Examples
- The fornices of the brain help connect different parts of the limbic system.
- During the examination, the doctor noted the shape of the fornices in the patient’s anatomy.
Meaning
The term is often used to reference specific areas in the brain or in the reproductive organs where there are arch-like formations.
Synonyms
- arches
- curvatures
- vaults
