cuneiform
[ˌkjuːniːˈɪfɔːrm]
adjective/noun
cuneiforme
1. Relating to or denoting the wedge-shaped script used in ancient Mesopotamia, Persia, and other regions
Cuneiform was one of the earliest systems of writing ever invented.
A escrita cuneiforme foi um dos primeiros sistemas de escrita já inventados.
2. (Anatomy) Wedge-shaped; specifically referring to certain bones in the foot and wrist
The cuneiform bones are located in the midfoot and help support the arch.
Os ossos cuneiforms estão localizados no meio do pé e ajudam a suportar o arco.
Cuneiform is primarily used in academic, archaeological, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It represents an important milestone in human history as one of the earliest writing systems. In anatomy, cuneiform bones are commonly referenced in podiatry and orthopedic medicine.
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