"medial lemniscus" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} medial lemniscus
  1. A large ascending bundle of heavily myelinated axons that decussate in the brain stem, specifically in the medulla; it is formed by the crossings of internal arcuate fibers. Wikipedia link: medial lemniscus Synonyms: Reil's band, Reil's ribbon
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