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- [uhng-kuh s]
- /ˈʌŋ kəs/
- /ʌnkˈʌs/
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- [uhng-kuh s]
- /ˈʌŋ kəs/
Definitions of uncus word
- noun plural uncus any hook-shaped or curved part of a body process, especially the hippocampal gyrus in the temporal lobe of the brain. 1
- noun uncus a hooked part or process, as in the human cerebrum 0
- noun uncus a hooked process 0
- noun uncus (zoology) A hook or claw. 0
- noun uncus (anatomy) Hence, any body part which is long, thin, and curved. 0
- noun uncus (anatomy) Specifically, the hooked end of the parahippocampal gyrus of the temporal lobe; also called the uncinate gyrus or uncus gyri parahippocampalis. 0
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Origin of uncus
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin, Latin: literally, hook
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uncus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uncus usage trend in Literature
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