Cunenei

/kju'niːneɪaɪ/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative plural form of cuneus; wedge-shaped anatomical structures.

Etymology

An alternative Latin plural formation of 'cuneus,' showing variation in how classical Latin plurals were Anglicized in medical terminology.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology has multiple 'correct' plurals for the same word—showing that even doctors debated the proper Latin grammar!

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