LOCUS COERULEUS
\lˈə͡ʊkəs kˌə͡ʊɪɹˈuːlɪəs], \lˈəʊkəs kˌəʊɪɹˈuːlɪəs], \l_ˈəʊ_k_ə_s k_ˌəʊ_ɪ_ɹ_ˈuː_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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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.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].