| introit | 1. A going in. 2. A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar. A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to the altar. 3. An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service. 4. Any composition of vocal music appropriate to the opening of church services. Origin: L. Introitus, fr. Introire to go into, to enter; intro within + ire to go: cf. F. Introit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| introitus | The vaginal opening. (27 Sep 1997) |
| introitus canalis | Entrance to facial canal, through which the facial nerve passes, at end of internal acoustic meatus. Synonym: introitus canalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| introitus of facial canal | Entrance to facial canal, through which the facial nerve passes, at end of internal acoustic meatus. Synonym: introitus canalis. (05 Mar 2000) |