Vidian

Of or relating to the Italian anatomist Guido Guidi (latinized name Vidus Vidius).

Adjective

  1. Of or relating to the Italian anatomist Guido Guidi (latinized name Vidus Vidius).

Origin

Borrowed from New Latin Vidianus. By surface analysis, Vidius + an. Named after Italian surgeon and anatomist Vidus Vidius (1509–1569).

Derived

Vidian artery Vidian canal Vidian nerve