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annulus definition

an·nu·lus (an′yo̵̅o̅ ləs, -yə-)

noun pl. annuli -·li′ (-lī′) or annuluses -·luses

any ring or ringlike part, mark, etc.

Etymology: L annulus, for anulus: see annular

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annulus Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • disk: These wide long ligaments also constitute the outer layer of the annulus of each disk.

Converse of object

  • rotate: In the experimental part of this thesis, a novel method of visualizing flow in a rotating two-layer annulus is implemented.

Adjective modifier

  • outer: An outer annulus around this, is required to secure the ring but this may be ringed with the same paint.

Modifies a noun

  • fibrosus: These layers are joined by a peripheral ring of fibrous tissue, the annulus fibrosus.

Noun used with modifier

  • condenser: While DF and COL offer at least the same resolution, phase contrast limits the resolution due to the condenser annulus.
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