1. shaped like a top or cone; spiral or coiled
Usage: anatomy; biology
2. having a twisted or whorled structure
Usage: technical; zoology

Examples

• The turbinated bones in the nasal cavity help filter and warm incoming air.
• Many seashells have turbinated structures that create their distinctive spiral shape.
• The turbinated passages increase the surface area for air processing.
• Scientists studied the turbinated formations in the fossil specimens.
• The turbinated architecture of the shell provides both strength and efficiency.
• Medical students learn about the turbinated structures within the respiratory system.