uncinate process
ˈʌnsɪnɪt ˈprəʊsɛs
Definition

Definition of uncinate process - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.small portion of the pancreas extending behind the veinTECH.
  • The surgeon carefully examined the uncinate process of the pancreas.
2.
ribsTECH.bony extension projecting from ribs in birds and reptilesTECH.
  • The uncinate process aids in the rib movement of birds.
3.
ethmoid boneTECH.sickle-shaped extension of the ethmoid boneTECH.
  • The uncinate process of the ethmoid bone is crucial for nasal structure.
4.
cervical vertebraeTECH.hook-shaped projection from cervical vertebraeTECH.
  • The uncinate process helps stabilize the cervical vertebrae.
extension hook projection
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Expressions with uncinate

uncinate fitn.
seizure starting in the brain's uncus area
The patient experienced an uncinate fit during the examination.

Expressions with process

due processn.
justice administered by established rules and principles
Due process requires adherence to established legal procedures.
trust the processv.
have confidence in a plan or strategy
Even when it's tough, trust the process.
legal processn.
series of official steps by which a court handles a case
The legal process can take years when many witnesses must testify.
ease the processv.
make a task simpler or less difficult
We need to ease the process of applying for a loan.
in the processadv.
while doing something else
She was studying and in the process learned a lot.
learning processn.
series of steps through which someone gains knowledge or skills
Each student has a different learning process and needs varied teaching methods.
planning processn.
ordered set of steps used to prepare and organize future actions
The company reviewed its planning process to improve project delivery times.
rush the processv.
hurry through steps without proper care
They decided to rush the process and missed important details.
selection processn.
organized series of steps used to choose people things or options
The company updated its selection process to make hiring fairer.
thought processn.
mental progression where ideas are developed
Her thought process during the debate was incredibly sharp..

Terms related to uncinate process

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Examples of uncinate process in a sentence

  • The scan revealed an issue with the uncinate process.
  • Reptiles also have an uncinate process for rib support.
  • The uncinate process is crucial for avian respiration.
  • The surgeon noted the prominence of the uncinate process during the procedure.
  • A fracture in the uncinate process can affect sinus drainage.
  • The surgeon examined the uncinate process carefully.

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  1. French:processus unciné, apophyse unciforme, ...
  2. German:Processus uncinatus, Uncinatfortsatz, ...
  3. Italian:processo uncinato, ...
  4. Spanish:proceso unciforme, extensión costal, ...
  5. Portuguese:processo uncinado, projeção costal, ...
  6. Chinese:胰腺钩突, 钩突, ...
  7. Japanese:鈎状突起, 鉤状突起, ...
  8. Arabic:نَاتِئ خُطَّافِي, الناتِئُ المُعْقوف, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִיז אוּנְצִינָאטִי, תַּהֲלִיךְ בִּלְתִּי מְעוּקָּל, ...
  10. Russian:крючковидный отросток, серповидный отросток, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гачкоподібний відросток, унцинатний відросток, ...
  12. Hindi:अनसिनेट प्रक्रिया, हड्डी का विस्तार, ...

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