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Fornix vs Cupola - What's the difference?

fornix | cupola |

As nouns the difference between fornix and cupola

is that fornix is (anatomy) an archlike structure or fold while cupola is (architecture) a dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.

fornix

English

(wikipedia fornix)

Noun

(fornices)
  • (anatomy) An archlike structure or fold.
  • (anatomy) Specifically, the arched bundle of fibres or axons at the base of the brain.

    • Derived terms

    * fornical * fornicate * forniceal * fornix vaginae

    cupola

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
  • *
  • (military) A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armoured fighting vehicle.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    External links

    * ("cupola" on Wikipedia)

    References

    * (etymology)

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