uncinate

/ˈʌnsɪneɪt/
adjective
  1. Having a hooked or curved shape, like a hook.
    • The fossil showed an uncinate bone structure unique to that species.
    • The uncinate process of the pancreas wraps around the superior mesenteric vessels.
    • Some birds have uncinate claws that help them grasp branches tightly.
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