geniculate nucleus
geniculate nucleus · geniculate nuclei · geniculate nucleuses
Either of two pairs of structures situated on the lower surface of the thalamus that…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.
Meaning
1 sensesEither 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.
Forms
plural: geniculate nuclei / geniculate nucleuses| Singular | geniculate nucleus |
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| Plural | geniculate nuclei / geniculate nucleuses |
regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular