orifices

Meanings

• noun

  An opening or aperture in a wall, floor, or other surface, especially one serving a specific function.

  - "The drain is a critical orifice in the bathroom sink."
  - "The orifices in the wall were covered with bricks during the renovation."

• noun

  In anatomy, a natural opening or aperture in a body part, especially one that serves a specific function.

  - "The ear has multiple orifices, including the ear canal and the external auditory meatus."
  - "The sebaceous glands release oil through orifices on the skin."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orifices
apices , apices , relics , elixir , licorice

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Variants

List of all variants of orifices that leads to same result
orifice , orifices , orificial

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'orificium,' meaning 'opening' or 'mouth,' derived from 'oris,' meaning 'mouth'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has over 100,000 orifices, including pores in the skin.

2. The smallest orifice in the human body is the vestibular aqueduct, which is only 0.002 inches wide.

3. The largest orifice in the human body is the mouth, which can open up to 3 inches wide when yawning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Openings: Related to orifices are other types of openings, such as pores, fissures, and apertures.

2. Anatomy: Orifices are an essential part of the human body and play a critical role in various functions, such as breathing, hearing, and digestion.

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Culture

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Orifices have been a subject of fascination and study in various fields, including anatomy, medicine, and art. In art, orifices have been depicted in various forms, such as the 'Mouth of Truth' in Rome and the 'Speaking Tree' in Hindu mythology.

How to Memorize "orifices"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an opening or aperture in a surface or body.
   - Think of the shape and size of the orifice.
   - Visualize the function of the orifice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate orifices with openings or apertures.
   - Link orifices to their functions, such as breathing or digestion.
   - Think of the word 'mouth' to remember the meaning of orifices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OAR' to remember the meaning of orifices: Opening, Aperture, or Function.
   - Think of the word 'orifice' as 'opening' with an 'ice' on top.
   - Create a visual image of an orifice to help remember the meaning.

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