uncus

• Substantiv, das jeden hakenförmigen Fortsatz oder Teil bezeichnet, meist in biologischem oder anatomischem Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to any hook-shaped process or part, typically used in biological or anatomical contexts.

1. Hook-shaped processC2formalscientific

   A hook-shaped anatomical structure or process found in various organisms, particularly in the brain and other body parts.

   Hakenförmiger Fortsatz

   • The uncus of the parahippocampal gyrus is involved in olfaction.
   • In some insects, the uncus is a hook-like part of the male genitalia.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the uncus during the procedure.

   Synonymehook