Cornual

/ˈkɔːr.nu.əl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a horn or horn-like structure.

Etymology

Derived from Latin cornu (horn) plus the English adjective suffix -al. This term developed in medical and anatomical contexts to describe features related to horn-shaped formations.

Kelly Says

The cornual pregnancy is a dangerous condition where an embryo implants in the horn-shaped part of the uterus instead of the main cavity—it can rupture with little warning because the tissue is thinner there.

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