LOCUS CERULEUS
\lˈə͡ʊkəs səɹˈuːlɪəs], \lˈəʊkəs səɹˈuːlɪəs], \l_ˈəʊ_k_ə_s s_ə_ɹ_ˈuː_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
Definitions of LOCUS CERULEUS
Sort: Oldest first
-
Bluish region in the superior angle of the fourth ventricle floor, corresponding to melanin-like pigmented nerve cells which lie lateral to the ponto-mesencephalic central gray (griseum centrale). It is also known as nucleus pigmentosus pontis.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.