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fal⋅cial

  [fal-shuhl, -chuhl, fawl-]
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–adjective Anatomy.
of or pertaining to a falx.
Origin:
< NL; see falx, -ial

falx

  [falks, fawlks]
–noun, plural fal⋅ces  [fal-seez, fawl-] . Anatomy.
a structure shaped like a sickle, as a fold of dura mater separating the cerebral hemispheres.
Origin:
1700–10; < NL, L: sickle

Related forms:
fal⋅cial  [fal-shuhl, fawl-] , adjective
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Main Entry: fal·cial
Pronunciation: 'fal-sh&l, 'fol-, -ch&l
Function: adjective
: of or belonging to a falx

Main Entry: falx
Pronunciation: 'falks, 'folks
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural fal·ces /'fal-"sEz, 'fol-/
: asickle-shaped part or structure: as a : FALX CEREBRI b : FALX CEREBELLI
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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falx (fālks, fôlks)
n. pl. fal·ces (fāl'sēz', fôl'-)
A sickle-shaped anatomical structure.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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