unciform

adjective

un·​ci·​form ˈən(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: hook-shaped : uncinate

Word History

Etymology

New Latin unciformis, from Latin uncus hook + -formis -form — more at angle

First Known Use

circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

unciform

1 of 2 adjective

un·​ci·​form ˈən(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: hook-shaped : uncinate

unciform

2 of 2 noun

variants or unciform bone

: hamate entry 2