"uncinate process" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: uncinate processes [plural]
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  1. (anatomy) A sickle-shaped extension of the ethmoid bone that projects posteroinferiorly from the ethmoidal labyrinth and articulates with the inferior nasal conchae. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-uncinate_process-en-noun-ZQobvfPf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 23 27 12 Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
  2. (anatomy) A small portion of the head of the pancreas that extends to the back of the superior mesenteric vein and ends at the superior mesenteric artery. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-uncinate_process-en-noun-NkM9tEyv Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
  3. (anatomy) A hook-shaped upward projection arising from each lateral border of the upper surface of the vertebral bodies of several cervical vertebrae (C3–C7). Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-uncinate_process-en-noun-Yg~bx52H Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
  4. (zoology) A bony extension that projects caudally from the vertical segment of each rib, found in most birds, reptiles, and the early amphibian Ichthyostega. Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-uncinate_process-en-noun-mmbOCAtx Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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