Dentate

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Dentate

Dentate (/ˈdɛn.teɪt/), from the Latin dentatus meaning "toothed", is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in anatomy and neurology.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈdɛn.teɪt/

Etymology

The term dentate is derived from the Latin word dentatus, which means "toothed". This is in reference to the tooth-like appearance of certain structures in the human body.

Definition

In medical terminology, dentate is used to describe any structure that has a tooth-like or serrated appearance. This term is often used in anatomy to describe certain structures in the human body, such as the Dentate Gyrus of the brain or the Dentate Line in the anal canal.

Related Terms

  • Dentate Gyrus: A part of the hippocampus in the brain that has a serrated or "tooth-like" appearance.
  • Dentate Line: A line in the anal canal that separates the upper two-thirds from the lower third.
  • Dentate Ligament: A double fold of pia mater that extends from the arachnoid mater to the dura mater in the spinal cord.
  • Dentate Nucleus: A cluster of neurons, or nerve cells, in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls movement.

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