1. Plural of fenestra; small window-like openings or transparent areas in anatomical or biological structures.
Usage: technical/medical; anatomy; biology
2. In anatomy, small openings in bones or membranes, particularly in the inner ear (fenestrae of the labyrinth).
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The fenestrae in the inner ear are crucial for hearing and balance.
• Anatomists identified several fenestrae in the skull structure.
• The fenestrae of the labyrinth allow fluid movement within the cochlea.
• Under the microscope, the fenestrae appeared as small transparent regions.
• Damage to the fenestrae can result in hearing loss.