Ramus

/ˈreɪ.məs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

In zoology, it refers to a branch of a nerve or blood vessel.

The ramus communicans is an important structure involved in the autonomic nervous system.

A branch or any of the parts that extend from the main body of a structure, particularly in anatomy.

The ramus of the mandible is a crucial area for the attachment of muscles involved in chewing.

In botany, a term used to refer to a branch of a plant or tree.

The ramus of the tree extended gracefully, providing shade to the area underneath.

A term used in linguistics to denote any branch of a language family.

The Latin language has several ramus in the Romance language family, including Spanish and Italian.

From Latin 'ramus' meaning 'branch'.

ramus of the mandible

The branch of the lower jawbone.

inferior ramus

The lower branch of a structure, often in reference to anatomy.

ramification

The process of branching out or subdividing.

branch

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.

Used in informal contexts to refer to a division in a discussion or argument.

We hit a ramus in our conversation about the project.