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sulcus

/sʌlkəs/ noun · British & US
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What does sulcus mean?

noun

A groove or fissure, especially one on the surface of the brain or a bone; a furrow or channel, especially one in the skin or a leaf.

Example

"The neurosurgeon carefully examined the sulcus on the patient's brain."

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