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
- cuneately adverb
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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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 monkeys, we implanted tiny arrays of electrodes that we used to monitor individual cuneate nucleus neurons.
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
At the time of metamorphosis, young are dark brown with specks of black and with a dark, cuneate, leaflike middorsal mark.
From Field Study of Kansas Ant-Eating Frog by Fitch, Henry S.
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