cingulum Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
WordNet
Cin"gu*lum noun
Etymology
L., a girdle.Definitions
(Zoöl.) (a) A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells. (b) The clitellus of earthworms. (c) The base of the crown of a tooth.
