Plural of 'os', referring to mouths or openings in anatomy.
From Latin 'os, oris' meaning 'mouth'. The plural form 'ora' is used in medical and anatomical contexts to refer to multiple mouth-like openings or structures.
This Latin plural showcases how medical terminology preserves ancient language forms. While most English speakers never encounter 'ora' in daily life, medical professionals use it regularly when discussing anatomical structures with multiple openings.
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