Edinger-Westphal nucleus in English

Forms: Edinger-Westphal nuclei [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Named after Ludwig Edinger, who demonstrated it in the fetus in 1885, and Karl Friedrich Otto Westphal, who demonstrated it in the adult in 1887. Head templates: {{en-noun|Edinger-Westphal nuclei}} Edinger-Westphal nucleus (plural Edinger-Westphal nuclei)

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"Edinger-Westphal nucleus" meaning in English

Noun

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