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Definition of Antrum
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Antrum: A general term for a nearly closed cavity or chamber. For example, the antrum of the stomach (gastric antrum) is a portion before the outlet, which is lined by mucosa and does not produce acid. The paranasal sinuses can be referred to as the frontal antrum, ethmoid antrum, and maxillary antrum.
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