noun
- plural of vomer; thin bones forming part of the nasal septum in vertebrates
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The vomers help separate the nasal cavities in mammals.
- Comparative anatomists study the vomers across different vertebrate species.
- The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s vomers during the procedure.
- In fish, the vomers often bear teeth used for feeding.
- The vomers are located in the roof of the mouth in many animals.