What does patulous mean?
Patulous means Open; spread; exposed.
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/ˈpætʃələs/ · adjective
Open; spread; exposed.
The foramen ovale was patulous — the opening about four lines in diameter.
Use patulous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Patulous means Open; spread; exposed.
Common synonyms include patulent.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The foramen ovale was patulous — the opening about four lines in diameter.
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