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Vinculum
Meaning
Noun
●
A
bond
or
link
signifying
union.
●
In Arithmetic & Diacritical marks:
Any
symbol
used to group some of the terms in an
expression
,
indicating
that that part of the
calculation
should be done before other parts.
●
In Arithmetic:
A
horizontal
line
over the top
of some of the terms in an
expression
,
indicating
that that part of the
calculation
is to be done before other parts.
Specifically, the
horizontal
line
between the
numerator
and
denominator
in a fraction.
●
In Anatomy:
A
ligament
that
limits
the
movement
of an
organ
or part.
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Origin
vinculum
English
vinculum
Latin
-ulum
Latin
vincio
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Mesotendon
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