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cingulum

Syllabification: (cin·gu·lum)
Pronunciation: /ˈsiNGgyələm/

Definition of cingulum

noun (plural cingula /-lə/)

Anatomy
  • 1a curved bundle of nerve fibers in each hemisphere of the brain.
  • 2a ridge of enamel on the base or margin of the crown of a tooth.

Derivatives

cingulate

Pronunciation: /-lit/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, 'belt', from cingere 'gird'

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