SULCUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain

Categories: Fissure

Synonyms

Sulcus

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "sulcus" was borrowed from Latin sulcus.

🔗 Related Words

sullow – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.

➡️ Words that Start with SU

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