"anterior commissure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anterior commissures [plural]
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  1. (anatomy) A bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two temporal lobes of the cerebral hemispheres across the midline, and placed in front of the columns of the fornix. Wikipedia link: anterior commissure Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: precommissure
    Sense id: en-anterior_commissure-en-noun-SMKN8Pfw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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