different between aqueduct vs periaqueductal
aqueduct
English
Alternative forms
- aquaeduct
- aquæduct (archaic)
Etymology
Adapted from the Latin aquaeductus (“conveyance of water”), from aqua (“water”) + d?c? (“I lead”, “I bring”); compare the French aqueduc.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?æk.w??d?kt/
- (US) IPA(key): /?æk.w??d?kt/
- (US, see note) IPA(key): /??k.w??d?kt/
Usage notes
The newer IPA(key): /??k-/ pronunciation (prescriptive based on the Latin etymology) has been objected to by some commentators.
Noun
aqueduct (plural aqueducts)
- An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
- A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts.
- (anatomy) A structure conveying fluid, such as the cerebral aqueduct or vestibular aqueduct.
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periaqueductal
English
Etymology
peri- +? aqueductal
Adjective
periaqueductal (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Surrounding an aqueduct-like feature; usually in reference to periaqueductal grey, or some other part of anatomy.
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