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
Other Word Forms
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
Example Sentences
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We decided to watch cuneate neurons in action to find out.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
The area is called the cuneate nucleus, or CN.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
To make matters worse, the cuneate nucleus is nestled in the brain stem, surrounded by vital brain regions that, if damaged, can lead to death.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
For example, implanted electrodes could one day electrically activate the cuneate nucleus in people who have lost sensation in their limbs, potentially restoring the ability to perceive their body.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2022
Leaves palmately divided into cuneate lobes Crane's-bill, Geranium pusillum. 3a.
From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Gleason, Henry Allan
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