Definition of Uncus

1. Noun. (biology) any hook-shaped process or part.

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Generic synonyms: Crotchet, Hook

Definition of Uncus

1. n. A hook or claw.

2. n. A hook or claw.

Definition of Uncus

1. Noun. (zoology) A hook or claw. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) Hence, any body part which is long, thin, and curved. ¹

3. Noun. (anatomy) Specifically, the hooked end of the parahippocampal gyrus of the temporal lobe; also called the uncinate gyrus or uncus gyri parahippocampalis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Uncus

1. a hook-shaped anatomical part [n -CI]

Medical Definition of Uncus

1. Origin: L. A hook or claw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Uncus

uncurls
uncurly
uncurrent
uncurried
uncurse
uncursed
uncurses
uncursing
uncurst
uncurtain
uncurtained
uncurtaining
uncurtains
uncurved
uncurving
uncus (current term)
uncus band of Giacomini
uncus gyri parahippocampalis
uncushioned
uncustomable
uncustomarily
uncustomary
uncustomed
uncustomised
uncustomized
uncute
uncuteness
uncuth
uncuths

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