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homunculus
UK
/həˈmʌŋkjʊləs/
US
/həˈmʌŋkjələs/
homunculi
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UK
/həˈmʌŋkjʊləs/
US
/həˈmʌŋkjələs/
Translations
The alchemist claimed to have created a homunculus in his laboratory.
Алхимик утверждал, что создал гомункула в своей лаборатории.
Definitions
The alchemist claimed to have created a homunculus in his laboratory.
In the 17th century, some scientists believed that a tiny homunculus existed within sperm cells.
The sensory homunculus is a visual representation of the body parts according to the amount of sensory input they receive.
UK
/həˈmʌŋ.kjʊ.ləs/
US
/hoʊˈmʌŋ.kjə.ləs/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "homunculus theory")
Definitions
The homunculus model provides a vivid illustration of cortical representation.