Definitions for ramus
ˈreɪ məsra·mus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ramusnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ramusnoun

   A branching, as of nerves or blood vessels.

2. ramusnoun

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

3. Etymology: From ramus.

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1. ramus

   Ramus is a term used in anatomy, which refers to a branch or smaller structure that comes off a larger one. It could be a branch of a bone, nerve, or blood vessel. The word is derived from the Latin word for branch. Its plural form is "rami".

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ramusnoun

   a branch; a projecting part or prominent process; a ramification

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ramus

   rā′mus, n. a small spray or twig.—adjs. Rā′mal, Rā′meal, pertaining to a branch; Rā′mēous (bot.), belonging to, or growing on, a branch.—n. Ramificā′tion, division or separation into branches: a branch: a division or subdivision: (bot.) manner of producing branches.—adjs. Ram′ified, branched; Ramiflō′rous, flowering on the branches; Rā′miform (bot.), resembling a branch.—v.t. Ram′ify, to make or divide into branches.—v.i. to shoot into branches: to be divided or spread out:—pa.t. and pa.p. ram′ifīed.—adj. Ramip′arous, producing branches.—ns. Ram′ule, Ram′ulus, a small branch or artery.—adjs. Ramūlif′erous, Ram′ūlose, Ram′ūlous, having small branches.—n. Ramus′cūle, a branchlet. [L. ramus, a branch.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RAMUS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ramus is ranked #39486 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Ramus surname appeared 557 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Ramus.
   
   68.2% or 380 total occurrences were White.
   24.7% or 138 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.5% or 20 total occurrences were Black.
   1.8% or 10 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Bone

Anagrams for ramus »

1. rusma

2. musar

3. surma

How to pronounce ramus?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ramus in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ramus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ramus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ramus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ramus
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramus
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ramus
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html