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Related to cavernous: cavernous sinus, cavernous angioma, cavernous hemangioma, cavernous transformation of portal vein, Cavernous haemangioma, cavernous nerve, Cavernous sinus thrombosis
cavernous
[kav´er-nus]1. pertaining to a hollow.
2. cavitary.
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cav·ern·ous
(kav'er-nŭs),Relating to a cavern or a cavity; containing many cavities.
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cavernous
(kăv′ər-nəs)adj.
Anatomy Filled with cavities or hollow areas; porous.
cav′ern·ous·ly adv.
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cav·ern·ous
(kav'ĕr-nŭs)Relating to a cavern or a cavity; containing many cavities.
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