unciform

UK
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔrm/

Translations

unciformnoun
unciforms
pl
UK
/ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/
US
/ˈʌnsɪfɔrm/
os crochuAnatomie.
The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture in the unciform after the cyclist’s fall.
La radiographie a révélé une fine fracture de l’os crochu après la chute du cycliste.
Additional translations
os unciformeTerme anatomique plus rare.
unciformadjective
UK
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔrm/
The squid’s unciform tentacle tips help it grasp slippery prey.
Les extrémités unciformes des tentacules du calmar l’aident à saisir des proies glissantes.

Definitions

unciformnoun
The hamate bone of the wrist, characterized by a prominent hook-like projection.
The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture in the unciform after the cyclist’s fall.
unciformadjective
Hook-shaped; bent like a hook.
The squid’s unciform tentacle tips help it grasp slippery prey.