Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

circle of willis

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.63 in modern English

Syllables: cir-cle of willis
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A circle of arteries at the base of the brain that is formed by the cerebral and communicating arteries and is a site of aneurysms.

Etymology

Named after English physician Thomas Willis (1621–1675).

Inflected Forms

circles of Willis (plural) Willis circle (alternative)

Questions

What does circle of willis mean?: A circle of arteries at the base of the brain that is formed by the cerebral and communicating arteries and is a site of aneurysms.
Where does circle of willis come from?: Named after English physician Thomas Willis (1621–1675).

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