Definition of Lunule

1. Noun. The crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail.

Exact synonyms: Half-moon, Lunula
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Nail

Definition of Lunule

1. n. Anything crescent-shaped; a crescent-shaped part or mark; a lunula; a lune.

Definition of Lunule

1. lunula [n -S] - See also: lunula

Medical Definition of Lunule

1. 1. Anything crescent-shaped; a crescent-shaped part or mark; a lunula, a lune. 2. A lune. See Lune. 3. A small or narrow crescent. A special area in front of the beak of many bivalve shells. It sometimes has the shape of a double crescent, but is oftener heart-shaped. Origin: F, fr. L. Lunula, dim. Of luna moon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lunule

Lunt
lunted
lunting
lunts
lunula
lunula
lunulae
lunular
lunular
lunulate
lunulated
lunulated
lunula of semilunar valve
lunula valvulae semilunaris
lunule (current term)
lunule (current term)
lunules
lunulet
lunulite
luny
lunyie
lunyies
Lunyo virus
Luo
Luoyang
lupanar
lupanars
lupanine hydroxylase
lupercalia
lupiform

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