cingulum
/ˈsɪŋɡjələm/
noun
- A curved bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that connects parts of the limbic system.
- Researchers mapped the cingulum to better understand its function in learning.
- The cingulum plays a key role in communication between different brain regions.
- Injuries to the cingulum can disrupt memory and emotional processing.
- A raised band or ridge on a tooth, especially near the base of the crown.
- A prominent cingulum is common on the upper incisors of many mammals.
- The dentist pointed out the cingulum on my front tooth during the checkup.
- The cingulum helps strengthen the tooth where it meets the gum.