"geniculate nucleus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: geniculate nuclei [plural], geniculate nucleuses [plural]
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  1. (neuroanatomy) Either of two pairs of structures situated on the lower surface of the thalamus that relay sensory impulses to the cortex: the lateral geniculate nucleus, which relays visual impulses, and the medial geniculate nucleus, which relays auditory impulses. Categories (topical): Neuroanatomy
    Sense id: en-geniculate_nucleus-en-noun-63LVZpfs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: anatomy, medicine, neuroanatomy, neurology, neuroscience, sciences

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