Definition of Cuneus

1. Noun. Any shape that is triangular in cross section.

Exact synonyms: Wedge, Wedge Shape
Generic synonyms: Triangle, Trigon, Trilateral
Derivative terms: Wedge

Medical Definition of Cuneus

1. That region of the medial aspect of the occipital lobe of each cerebral hemisphere bounded by the parietooccipital fissure and the calcarine fissure. Origin: L. Wedge (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cuneus

cuneiform lobe
cuneiform tubercle
cuneocerebellar tract
cuneocuboid
cuneocuboid joint
cuneocuboid ligaments
cuneometatarsal joints
cuneonavicular
cuneonavicular articulation
cuneonavicular joint
cuneonavicular ligaments
cuneoscaphoid
cunette
cunettes
cuneus (current term)
cuneus (current term)
cuniculus
Cuniculus
Cuniculus paca
cuniform
cuniforms
cunjevoi
cunjevois
cunner
cunners
cunnilinction
cunnilinctus
cunnilinctuses
cunnilingus
cunnilingus

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