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uncus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun uncus has 1 sense
  1. uncus - (biology) any hook-shaped process or part
    --1 is a kind of
    hook, crotchet

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Uncus

Definition:

The uncus is a term used in anatomy to refer to a small, hook-shaped structure found in the brain.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: uncus

Senses/Usages:

  1. Medical: the anterior extremity of the parahippocampal gyrus.
  2. Zoology: a projection, resembling a hook, found in certain insects and plants.

Sample Sentences:

  • The uncus plays a vital role in the formation of memories in the human brain.
  • During the dissection, the scientist carefully examined the uncus to study its structure and function.
  • In entomology, the uncus is a characteristic feature found in certain species of moths.
  • The flower's uncus serves as a defense mechanism against nectar robbing insects.

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