sulcus
IPA: sˈʌɫkʌs
noun
- (anatomy) A furrow or groove in an organ or a tissue, especially that marking the convolutions of the surface of the brain.
- (planetology) A region of subparallel grooves or ditches formed by a geological process.
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Examples of "sulcus" in Sentences
- The sulcus on the surface of the brain helps to separate the different lobes
- The doctor carefully examined the sulcus in the tooth to determine the cause of the pain
- The sulcus in the palm of his hand made it difficult for him to grip things properly
- The anatomist pointed out the sulcus on the skeleton as a marker for a specific muscle attachment
- The deep sulcus in the canyon was carved out over millions of years by the flowing river
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