uncus

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa qualquer processo ou estrutura em forma de gancho, usado principalmente em contextos biológicos ou anatômicos.

1. Hook-shaped process C2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Processo uncinado

   Sinônimos: hook