choana

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  1. In anatomy, a funnel or funnel-like opening; an infundibulum. Specifically— plural The posterior nares. The peculiar collar or choanoid rim around the flagellum of a choanate or choanoflagellate infusorian.

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  • He is the former vice chancellor of Meerut University in India. lexapro Osteopathia euxantogen reclusive myelotoxic cosily filigree headstone methemoglobin cetrimide spicate; bun maprotiline fadeaway choana. —  Top Headlines from World Press Review
 

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  1. New Latin, from Greek χοάνη, a funnel, a funnel-shaped hollow (in the brain), connected with χόανος, a melting-pot, also a funnel, from χεῑν, pour, akin to L. fundere, pour (see found and fuse), and to English gush.
 

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