INSULA

Etymology

Noun

insula (plural insulas or insulae)

(historical) A block of buildings in a Roman town.

(neuroanatomy) A structure of the human brain located within the lateral sulcus.

Synonyms: insular cortex, island of Reil

Anagrams

• inulas, uinals

Source: Wiktionary



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