(biology) any hook-shaped process or part

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Uncus \Un"cus\, n.; pl. Unci . [L.] (Zo["o]l.) A hook or claw.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. (biology) any hook-shaped process or part [also: unci (pl)]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The uncus is an anterior extremity of the Parahippocampal gyrus . It is separated from the apex of the temporal lobe by a slight fissure called the incisura temporalis . Although superficially continuous with the hippocampal gyrus, the uncus forms morphologically ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context zoology English) A hook or claw. 2 (context anatomy English) Hence, any body part which is long, thin, and curved. 3 (context anatomy English) Specifically, the hooked end of the parahippocampal gyrus of the temporal lobe; also called the ...