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cuneus

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a wedge-shaped anatomical structure

Usage: In human anatomy, the cuneus is a region of the occipital lobe in the brain responsible for processing visual information.

Example Sentence: The cuneus plays a crucial role in visual perception and is involved in the processing of color and motion.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a wedge-shaped tool

Usage: The carpenter used a cuneus to gently tap the wooden plank into place.

Example Sentence: With the help of a cuneus, the stonemason artfully shaped the stone bricks to build an impressive archway.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a division of the cortex in the brain

Usage: The cuneus region in the brain is involved in visual perception and plays a crucial role in image recognition.

Example Sentence: Studies have shown that damage to the cuneus can result in visual impairments and difficulties in recognizing faces.

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