antrum of Highmore

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English

Etymology

Named after Nathaniel Highmore (1613–1685), British surgeon and anatomist who described it in detail in his 1651 treatise.

Noun

antrum of Highmore (plural antrums of Highmore or antra of Highmore)

  1. (dated, anatomy) The maxillary sinus.