cinguli
cinguli is the plural of cingulum.
Meaning of cingulum
Noun
cingulum (plural cingula or cinguli)
- The girdle of an alb.
- 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.
- A ridge that girdles the base of an upper molar tooth.
- A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells.
- The clitellus of earthworms.
Origin of cinguli
By confusion with the -i plural of many Latin words ending in -us.
Questions about cinguli
- What is cinguli the plural of?
- Cinguli is the plural of cingulum.
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