cuneate
Americanadjective
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having or being in the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.
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(of leaves) triangular at the base and tapering to a point.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of cuneate
1800–10; < Latin cuneātus, equivalent to cuneā ( re ) to wedge, secure by wedging, become wedge-shaped + -tus past participle suffix; see -ate 1
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We discovered two different pathways from the cortex all the way down to the CN that govern how much information the cuneate allows to pass.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
These studies established that the processing of signals coming from our body has already begun when signals reach the cuneate nucleus.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
We decided to watch cuneate neurons in action to find out.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
Clearly, the cuneate nucleus is a far more interesting brain region than it has been given credit for.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
In shape they are mostly of some form referable to the cuneate form.
From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by K. Rangachari
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