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habenula

ha·ben·u·la
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-ben-yuh-luh]
    • /həˈbɛn yə lə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-ben-yuh-luh]
    • /həˈbɛn yə lə/

Definitions of habenula word

  • noun plural habenula a narrow bandlike structure, as the stalk attaching the pineal gland to the thalamus. 1
  • noun habenula (anatomy) A circumscript mass of cells in the caudal and dorsal aspect of the dorsal thalamus. 0

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Origin of habenula

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Latin: small strip of skin, equivalent to habēn(a) strap, thong, rein (derivative of habēre to have, hold, possess; cf. able, habit1) + -ula -ule

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Parts of speech for Habenula

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

habenula popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

habenula usage trend in Literature

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