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unciform
UK
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔrm/
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unciform
noun
unciforms
pl
UK
/ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/
US
/ˈʌnsɪfɔrm/
os crochu
Anatomie.
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.
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os unciforme
Terme anatomique plus rare.
unciform
adjective
UK
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈʌn.sɪ.fɔrm/
unciforme
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.
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unciform
noun
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.
unciform
adjective
Hook-shaped; bent like a hook.
The squid’s unciform tentacle tips help it grasp slippery prey.
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