Medical Definition of Monticulus

1. 1. Any slight rounded projection above a surface. 2. The central portion of the superior vermis forming a projection on the surface of the cerebellum; its anterior and most prominent portion is called the culmen, its posterior sloping portion, the declive. Origin: L. Dim. Of mons, mountain Palmar monticuli, three small elevations in the distal palm corresponding to the window-like deficiencies in the distal palmar aponeurosis between the four longitudinal bundles and proximal to the superficial transverse metacarpal ligament. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monticulus

monthlies
monthlong
monthly
months
month by month
month of Sundays
Montia
Montia chamissoi
Montia cordifolia
Montia lamprosperma
Montia perfoliata
monticle
monticles
monticule
monticules
monticulus (current term)
monties
Montmartre
montmorillonite
monton
Montpelier
Montrachet
montre
Montreal
montres
Montserrat
Montserratian
monture
montures
monty

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