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NUCLEUS LATERAL GENICULATE BODY [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

A nucleus within the lateral geniculate body, composed of a small ventral and a large dorsal part, the latter consisting of six concentrically arranged cell layers which receive crossed and uncrossed fibers of the optic tract and which are connected with the visual cortex.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
Key term(s)
  • noyau du corps géniculé latéral
  • noyau du corps genouillé externe

Spanish

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