geniculate nucleus en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| geniculate nuclei | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| geniculate nucleuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |