anterior depression
[ən-ˈtir-ē-ər dɪ-ˈpreʃ-ən]
nounfemininepl: anterior depressions / depressões anteriores
depressão anterior
1. A depression or sunken area located at the front or forward part of a structure, particularly in anatomical contexts such as bone surfaces or cranial formations
The anterior depression of the sternum was clearly visible in the anatomical model.
A depressão anterior do esterno era claramente visível no modelo anatômico.
2. In meteorology and geology, a low-pressure area or depression in the anterior (forward-facing) region of a weather system or topographical feature
The anterior depression of the cyclone brought heavy rainfall to the coastal regions.
A depressão anterior do ciclone trouxe chuvas intensas para as regiões costeiras.
Related Idioms & Phrases
anterior depression of the skull
anterior depression of the thorax
depressão anterior do crânio
depressão anterior do tórax
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