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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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Suturing of the posterior vaginal fornix (or posterior vaginal vault) to the same mesh provides some degree of correction, and any associated vaginal vault prolapse and obliteration of the Douglas pouch prevent enterocele, too (8).

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Then, two vaginal samples were taken with sterile cotton-tipped swabs from the lateral and posterior vaginal fornix.

Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Its Association with Risk Factors among Nonpregnant Women: A Hospital Based Study

Vaginal examination revealed exquisite pain in the right vaginal fornix and the finding of a painful adnexal mass in the rectovaginal pouch of Douglas.

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The PPROM is defined as the onset of amniotic fluid leakage from the vagina before the onset of uterine contractions at less than 37 weeks' gestational age.[8] The PPROM includes having a history of drainage of clear fluid that wets the perineum and runs along the thighs and legs as well as a sterile speculum examination showing fluid pooling in the posterior vaginal fornix or fluid freely flowing from the cervix.

A Bayesian Stepwise Discriminant Model for Predicting Risk Factors of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: A Case-control Study

In group B, PGE2 gel was inserted into the posterior vaginal fornix. Initially 2 mg dose per vaginum for nulliparous and 1 mg per vaginum for multi parous women was used.

COMPARISON OF INDUCTION OF LABOR WITH FOLEY CATHETER AND PROSTAGLANDINS IN POSTDATE PREGNANCIES

After admission and selection for the study, 100 [micro]g (Half Tablet) misoprostol was introduced into the posterior vaginal fornix. If the patient was not in labour after 12 hours, the dose was repeated every 12 hours for up to 48 hours.

Induction of labour in intrauterine foetal death with intravaginal misoprostol

A sterile cotton swab was used to collect the vaginal discharge from the posterior vaginal fornix under direct vision and the specimen thus obtained was subjected to a series of laboratory tests.

The risk assessment and predictive value of cytological smear and culture of vaginal discharge in reproductive age group women

The clamp should now include the superior portion of the cardinal ligament with the uterine vessels and paracolpium immediately above the lateral vaginal fornix.

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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