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truncal

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truncal /trun·cal/ (trung´k'l) pertaining to the trunk.
trun·cal (trngkl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the trunk of the body.
2. Of or relating to an arterial or nerve trunk.

truncal
[trung′kəl]
Etymology: L, truncus
pertaining to the trunk of the body or to any arterial or nerve trunk.

truncal
of the nature of or pertaining to the trunk.


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