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fissure 1. Anatomy a narrow split or groove that divides an organ such as the brain, lung, or liver into lobes 2. a small unnatural crack in the skin or mucous membrane, as between the toes or at the anus 3. a minute crack in the surface of a tooth, caused by imperfect joining of enamel during development fissure [′fish·ər] (geology) A high, narrow cave passageway. An extensive crack in a rock. (metallurgy) A small cracklike discontinuity with a slight opening or displacement of the fracture surfaces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The mass also extended into the right masticator space through the pterygomaxillary fissure. PT The intersection point of the inferior border of the foramen rotundum and the posterior wall of the pterygomaxillary fissure (figures 1, 3, 4). |
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