Annulus

Synonyms of annulus

• ring
• circle
• band

Antonyms of annulus

• line
• point
• curve

Collocations of annulus

annulus fibrosus

Frequency: 80 %

The annulus fibrosus is the tough outer layer of the intervertebral disc.

annulus tympanicus

Frequency: 70 %

The annulus tympanicus is a ring of fibrous tissue in the middle ear.

annulus plantaris

Frequency: 65 %

The annulus plantaris is a fibrous band in the sole of the foot.

annulus of Zinn

Frequency: 50 %

The annulus of Zinn is a tendinous ring in the eye orbit.

Idiomatic Expressions for annulus

• Phrase: Ring a bell
  Meaning: To sound familiar or remind someone of something, often triggering a memory or recognition.
  Usage: The name of the restaurant rings a bell, but I can't remember if I've been there before.