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cingulum

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

cingulum(n = noun.body) Array - (anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth); Array

cingulum, n. [L., a girdle.].

A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells. [1913 Webster]

cingulum, n. (pl. cingula) Anat. a girdle, belt, or analogous structure, esp. a ridge surrounding the base of the crown of a tooth.

Etymology

L, = belt

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