Sylvian

See also: sylvian

English

Etymology

From Sylvius +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪlviən/

Adjective

Sylvian

1. Of or relating to Franciscus Sylvius (1614–1672; born Franz de le Boë), Dutch physician and scientist.
2. (astronomy) Of or relating to the asteroid (511) Davida.

Derived terms

• Sylvian angle
• Sylvian aqueduct
• Sylvian artery
• Sylvian cistern
• Sylvian fissure
• Sylvian fossa
• Sylvian point
• Sylvian valley
• Sylvian vein
• Sylvian ventricle