Ungula

Definition of Ungula

Un´gu`la

(Geom.) A section or part of a cylinder, cone, or other solid of revolution, cut off by a plane oblique to the base; - so called from its resemblance to the hoof of a horse.

(Bot.) Same as Unguis, 3.

Spherical ungula
(Geom.) a part of a sphere bounded by two planes intersecting in a diameter and by a line of the surface of the sphere.

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