CINGULUM

cingulum

(noun) (anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

cingulum (plural cingula or cinguli)

The girdle of an alb.

(neuroanatomy) A collection of white matter fibers projecting from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain, allowing for communication between components of the limbic system.

(anatomy) A ridge that girdles the base of an upper molar tooth.

(zoology) A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells.

(zoology) The clitellus of earthworms.

Anagrams

• glucinum

Source: Wiktionary

Cin"gu*lum, n. Etym: [L., a girdle.] (Zoöl.) (a) A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells. (b) The clitellus of earthworms. (c) The base of the crown of a tooth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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