Antenor

/ˈæntɪnɔr/ noun

Definition

In anatomy, the anterior part or the front portion of a structure.

Etymology

From Latin ante (before, in front) + -or (agent noun suffix); a rare anatomical term for the forward-facing portion of a body part.

Kelly Says

While 'antenor' is extremely rare in modern usage, it shows how Latin prefixes like 'ante-' gave English speakers hundreds of ways to describe 'before' or 'in front of' positions!

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