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Definition of Uncinus

1. n. One of the peculiar minute chitinous hooks found in large numbers in the tori of tubicolous annelids belonging to the Uncinata.

2. n. One of the peculiar minute chitinous hooks found in large numbers in the tori of tubicolous annelids belonging to the Uncinata.

Definition of Uncinus

1. Noun. (meteorology) a cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations. ¹

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Definition of Uncinus

1. an uncinate structure [n -NI]

Medical Definition of Uncinus

1. Origin: L, a hook. One of the peculiar minute chitinous hooks found in large numbers in the tori of tubicolous annelids belonging to the Uncinata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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