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sulcus

Syllabification: (sul·cus)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəlkəs/

Definition of sulcus

noun (plural sulci /ˈsəlˌsī, -ˌsē/)

Anatomy
  • a groove or furrow, especially one on the surface of the brain.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, 'furrow, wrinkle'

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