A half canal; a deep groove on the edge of a bone which, uniting with a similar groove or part of an adjoining bone, forms a complete canal. ... Synonym: semicanalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(sem″e-kә-nal´) a trench or furrow open at one side.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sem′ē-kă-nal′ Definitions: 1. A half canal; a deep groove on the edge of a bone that, uniting with a similar groove or part of an adjoining bone, forms a complete canal. Synonyms: semicanalis