ramus

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Definition Noun : - A branch or branchlike structure : In anatomy and biology, a "ramus" refers to a slender, projecting part or branch, particularly one that is part of a forked structure or a branching system, such as in bones, nerves, or blood vessels. - Specifically, the vertical posterior part of the mandible : In human anatomy, the "ramus" (often "mandibular ramus") is the broad, vertical...