What is another word for sulcus?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌlkəs] (IPA)

Sulcus is a Latin term that describes the narrow groove or furrow found on the surface of an organ or tissue, typically in the brain or other anatomical structures. There are many synonyms to describe this pattern in medical terminology including groove, furrow, fissure, depression, trough, and indentation. Each of the terms represents a slightly different type of sulci found in various anatomical structures. For instance, a fissure is a deep furrow, while a trough may describe a shallow depression. Understanding these synonyms is important in accurate medical diagnoses and treatment plans. Health professionals use this anatomical terminology to determine the function and location of specific components within the human body.

What are the hypernyms for Sulcus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sulcus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sulcus (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sulcus

A deep sulcus forms in the left flank below the costal margin, and the space between the arm and the chest wall-the "brachio-thoracic triangle"-on the left side is much more marked than on the right; and the left iliac crest usually projects upwards and backwards.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The single median sulcus on the anterior face of each incisor is typical of the genus Cratogeomys.
"Pleistocene Pocket Gophers From San Josecito Cave, Nuevo Leon, Mexico"
Robert J. Russell

Related words: sulcus definition, sulcus in anatomy, sulcus fracture, diverticulum of the ileum

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