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