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for·nix

(fôr′nĭks)

n. pl. for·ni·ces (-nĭ-sēz′)

An archlike anatomical structure or fold, such as the arched band of white matter beneath the corpus callosum of the brain.

[Latin, arch, vault; see g^wher- in Indo-European roots.]

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fornix

(ˈfɔːnɪks)

n, pl -nices (-nɪˌsiːz)

(Anatomy) anatomy any archlike structure, esp the arched band of white fibres at the base of the brain

[C17: from Latin; see fornicate²]

ˈfornical adj

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for•nix

(ˈfɔr nɪks)

n., pl. -ni•ces (-nəˌsiz)

any of various arched or vaulted anatomical structures, as the triangular bands of white fibers beneath the corpus callosum of the mammalian brain.

[1675–85; < Latin: vault, arch]

for′ni•cal, adj.

fornix

- The upper shell of an oyster.

for·nix

n. L. fornix.

1. estructura en forma de arco;

2. concavidad en forma de bóveda semejante a la vagina.

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Among the closed globe injuries, extraocular foreign bodies (60%) either on the cornea or in the fornices compelled the patients to consult the ophthalmologist.

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It is applied 5 mm from the limbus and causes no damage to the fornices. (8,9,10)

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Conjunctiva was opened at the fornices, so that the entire bulbar conjunctiva could have been removed with the eye en bloc, avoiding manipulation of the tumour-infiltrated areas.

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Although saline irrigation is ineffective in reducing bacteria count and may even increase bacterial count coming from the fornices, postinjection pain is often reported by patients as a result of the irritant effect of povidone-iodine or other antiseptics [12, 15].

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On speculum examination, all the fornices were obliterated and the cervix could not be visualised.

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This is useful in chemical injuries where the membrane is applied to the fornices and therefore prevents adhesions.20 It is also being used in high-risk cases of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) where it is applied along with the corneal graft.

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The speculum examination showed a cauliflower-like ulcerated tumor, arising from the portio, involving all fornices, and extending to the upper third of the vagina.

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The vestibule-vaginal junction, vaginal wall and fornices, and cervix were visible in each sheep evaluated via vaginoscopy facilitated by the port device (Figure 2).

Vaginoscopy in Ewes Utilizing a Laparoscopic Surgical Port Device

Per vaginal examination revealed retroverted normal sized uterus with free fornices.

Spontaneous Rupture of Pyometra Causing Peritonitis in Elderly Female Diagnosed on Dynamic Transvaginal Ultrasound

Noun	1.	fornix - generally any arch shaped structure (but often it refers to the arched roof of an anatomical space) body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
	2.	fornix - an arched bundle of white fibers at the base of the brain by which the hippocampus of each hemisphere projects to the contralateral hippocampus and to the thalamus and mamillary bodies trigonum cerebrale carina fornicis - ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain fasciculus, fiber bundle, fibre bundle, fascicle - a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers) limbic brain, limbic system, visceral brain - a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior