trigone

[ trahy-gohn ]

noun

1. Also Anatomy.
   1. a triangular part or area.
   2. the area on the floor of the urinary bladder between the opening of the urethra in front and the two ureters at the sides.
2. Botany. a thickened area where three or more plant cells come together.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trigone¹

1825–35; < French < Latin trigōnum triangle; trigon

Example Sentences

The trigone was covered by a mass consisting of pointed papill�.

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On the left side of the trigone a tumor with a broad base was seen, which resembled somewhat a strawberry in size and form.

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From the left side the bundle can be followed no farther posteriorly than the right fibrous trigone, for here the connective tissue becomes so dense that it is difficult to dissect it away.

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This done, they went forth, still conferring of the substance of the reading, and disported themselves at ball, tennis, or the pile trigone; gallantly exercising their bodies, as before they had done their minds.

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An aperture of entry still open existed in the centre of the anterior wall of the bladder, and a patent exit opening at the base of the trigone.

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