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Definition of sulcus in English: sulcusnounPlural sulci ˈsʌlkəsˈsəlkəs Anatomy A groove or furrow, especially one on the surface of the brain. 〔剖〕沟；（尤指大脑表面的）回间沟 Example sentencesExamples - The central sulcus of the insula runs in an upwards and backwards direction, almost parallel to the cerebral central sulcus that delimits the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
- Cortical tubers, or benign potato-like growths, appear along the gyri and sulci in the brain.
- Conversion of the obturator sulcus into a bony foramen has been reported.
- Common findings on brain imaging include enlarged ventricles, widened cortical sulci, and cerebral, cerebellar, or brain stem atrophy.
- A second computed tomographic scan showed effacement of the temporal sulci and gyri, which was believed to be secondary to cerebral edema.
Synonyms wrinkle, line, crease, crinkle, crow's foot, cleft, indentation, corrugation
OriginMid 17th century: from Latin, 'furrow, wrinkle'. Definition of sulcus in US English: sulcusnounˈsəlkəsˈsəlkəs Anatomy A groove or furrow, especially one on the surface of the brain. 〔剖〕沟；（尤指大脑表面的）回间沟 Example sentencesExamples - Conversion of the obturator sulcus into a bony foramen has been reported.
- Cortical tubers, or benign potato-like growths, appear along the gyri and sulci in the brain.
- A second computed tomographic scan showed effacement of the temporal sulci and gyri, which was believed to be secondary to cerebral edema.
- The central sulcus of the insula runs in an upwards and backwards direction, almost parallel to the cerebral central sulcus that delimits the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
- Common findings on brain imaging include enlarged ventricles, widened cortical sulci, and cerebral, cerebellar, or brain stem atrophy.
Synonyms wrinkle, line, crease, crinkle, crow's foot, cleft, indentation, corrugation
OriginMid 17th century: from Latin, ‘furrow, wrinkle’. |