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n. A branch, as of a plant, nerve, or blood vessel.

n. A bony process extending like a branch from a larger bone, especially the ascending part of the lower jaw that makes a joint at the temple.

n. A branching, as of nerves or blood vessels.

n. A bony projection, particularly of the jaw, but also in the groin area, both subject to the maturing process of symphysis.

n. A branch; a projecting part or prominent process; a ramification.

n. In biology, a branch or branching part, as of a plant, vein, artery, or forked bone.

n. See the adjectives.

n. the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical

"The ramus is a long arm element that fastens to the lower jaw."

os    bone   

rami communicantes    ramus ophthalmicus superficialis    mandibular    ramus mandibulæ    ramus horizontails    ramus hyomandibularis    ramus ophthalmicus profundus   

rami   

ramal   

branch    ramification   

Amos    Seamus    Shamus    famous    ignoramus    mandamus    shamus   

hypoplasia    recuperare    lamellæ    repositioning    splintering    champing    jabberings    buckteeth    it-that    extensor