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cavernous /cav·er·nous/ (kav´er-nus)

1. pertaining to a hollow, or containing hollow spaces.

2. having a hollow sound, such as certain abnormal breath sounds.

cav·ern·ous (k

r-n

adj.

Filled with cavities or hollow areas; porous.

cavernous

[kav′ərnəs]

Etymology: L, caverna, hollow place

containing cavities or hollow spaces. See also cavernous hemangioma.

cavernous [kav´er-nus]

1. pertaining to a hollow.

2. cavitary.

cavernous

pertaining to a hollow, or containing hollow spaces.

cavernous hemangioma

see telangiectasia.

cavernous sinus

see cavernous sinus.

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