uncus

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un·cus

noun \ˈəŋ-kəs\
plural un·ci\ˈəŋ-ˌkī, -ˌkē; ˈən-ˌsī\

Definition of UNCUS

: a hooked anatomical part or process

Origin of UNCUS

New Latin, from Latin, hook — more at angle
First Known Use: circa 1826

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