zonule

[ zohn-yool ]
/ ˈzoʊn yul /

noun

a little zone, belt, band, or the like.

Origin of zonule

From the New Latin word zōnula, dating back to 1825–35. See zone, -ule

OTHER WORDS FROM zonule

zon·u·lar [zohn-yuh-ler] /ˈzoʊn yə lər/, adjective

Words nearby zonule

zonta club, zontian, zonular band, zonular cataract, zonular space, zonule, zonulitis, zonulolysis, zoo, zoo doo, zoo-

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British Dictionary definitions for zonule

zonule
/ (ˈzɒnjuːl) /

noun

a small zone, band, or area

Derived forms of zonule

zonular (ˈzɒnjʊlə), adjective

Word Origin for zonule

C19: from New Latin zōnula a little zone

Medical definitions for zonule

zonule
[ zōn′yōōl ]

n.

A small zone, as of a ligament.

Other words from zonule

zo′nu•lar (zōn′yə-lər) adj.