uncus
IPA: ʌnkɪs
noun
- (zoology) A hook or claw.
- (anatomy) Hence, any body part which is long, thin, and curved.
- (neuroanatomy) Specifically, the hooked end of the parahippocampal gyrus of the temporal lobe; also called the uncinate gyrus or uncus gyri parahippocampalis.
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Examples of "uncus" in Sentences
- The uncus is the structure on the brain that helps make sense of smells
- Damage to the uncus can result in a loss of smell or distorted sense of odors
- The uncus is located in the temporal lobe of the brain
- The uncus plays a crucial role in the processing of olfactory information
- The uncus is just one of the many intricate structures within the brain that contribute to our sensory experiences
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