uncus

[US]/ˈʌŋkəs/
[UK]/ˈʌŋkəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a claw-like projection in the male external genitalia of certain insects (e.g., Lepidoptera, Diptera)
Word Forms
Pluraluncuss

Phrases & Collocations

uncus of hippocampus

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Example Sentences

the uncut uncus is essential for proper brain function.

doctors study the uncus to understand its role in memory.

lesions in the uncus can lead to seizures.

the uncus is located in the temporal lobe.

research indicates the uncus is involved in emotional processing.

damage to the uncus can affect olfactory senses.

neurosurgeons often examine the uncus during procedures.

the uncus plays a role in the limbic system.

understanding the uncus can help treat certain neurological disorders.

studies show the uncus is linked to emotional memories.

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