patulous

English

Etymology

From Latin patulus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

patulous (comparative more patulous, superlative most patulous)

  1. Open; spread; exposed
    Synonym: patulent
    • 1846, The Medical Times, volume 13, page 374:
      The foramen ovale was patulous — the opening about four lines in diameter.

Derived terms

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