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cingulum

Noun CEFR B2
ˈsɪŋɡjələm

Definitions

  1. The girdle of an alb.
  2. A collection of white matter fibers projecting from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain, allowing for communication between components of the limbic system.
  3. A ridge that girdles the base of an upper molar tooth.
  4. A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells.
  5. The clitellus of earthworms.

Equivalents

Françaiscingulum
DeutschZingulum
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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