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corona /co·ro·na/ (kŏ-ro´nah) pl. coro´nae, coronas [L.] a crown; in anatomical nomenclature, a crownlike eminence or encircling structure.cor´onal corona glan´dis pe´nis the rounded proximal border of the glans penis. corona radia´ta 1. the radiating crown of projection fibers passing from the internal capsule to every part of the cerebral cortex. 2. an investing layer of radially elongated follicle cells surrounding the zona pellucida. corona ve´neris a ring of syphilitic sores around the forehead.
corona [kərō′nə] Etymology: L, crown 1 a crown. 2 a crownlike projection or encircling structure, such as a process extending from a bone. coronal, coronoid, adj. Corona a type of canary, which can be any breed; distinguished by a cap of feathers like an inverted saucer or a Beatles haircut. Called also Crested. corona pl. coronae [L.] a crown; a crownlike eminence or encircling structure. glans corona the prominent, denticulated margin of the glans penis in the stallion. corona radiata 1. the radiating crown of projection fibers passing from the internal capsule to every part of the cerebral cortex. 2. an investing layer of radially elongated follicle cells surrounding the zona pellucida of the ovum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Previously, astronomers could view coronas of stars beyond the sun only at X-ray wavelengths, a task that requires telescopes on spacecraft. PHOTO (Color) Janniche Raniolo and Amy Leonard enjoy a couple of cold Coronas at a bar in Chicago, which consumes $89 million in beer annually. Coronas were first used to help ink stick to thin film, known as web treating, then expanded to three-dimensional surface treating of small round items like bottles or syringes. |
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