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unciform

adjective
un·ci·form | \ ˈən(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm \

Definition of unciform 

: hook-shaped : uncinate

First Known Use of unciform

circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for unciform

New Latin unciformis, from Latin uncus hook + -formis -form — more at angle

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unciform

adjective
un·ci·form | \ ˈən(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm \

Medical Definition of unciform 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: hook-shaped : uncinate

unciform

noun
variants: or unciform bone

Medical Definition of unciform (Entry 2 of 2)

: hamate entry 2

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