What does SELLA mean?

Sella Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. a saddle-shaped depression in the upper surface of a bone, such as the one in the skull that holds the pituitary gland
2. a seat or stall in a market or bazaar

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛlə/
• UK: /ˈsɛlə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sella" comes from the Latin word "sella" meaning "seat" or "chair." It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the saddle-shaped depression in a bone. The term "sella turcica" specifically refers to the depression in the sphenoid bone of the skull that holds the pituitary gland. The term "sella" is also used in Italian to refer to a market stall or seat.

Synonyms:

• pituitary fossa
• saddle-shaped depression
• sella turcica
• market stall
• seat

Related Words:

• scale
• sepal
• spale
• spell
• lapel

Example Sentences:

1. The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica.
2. The market was full of colorful sellas.