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POSTPYRAMIDAL

\pˈə͡ʊstpɪɹˌamɪdə͡l], \pˈə‍ʊstpɪɹˌamɪdə‍l], \p_ˈəʊ_s_t_p_ɪ_ɹ_ˌa_m_ɪ_d_əl]\

Definitions of POSTPYRAMIDAL

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences

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Behind the pyramid; a cerebellar fissure.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Latin] Behind the pyramid; appl. a cerebellar fissure (anat.).

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

Of or pertaining to the posterior pyramid of the medulla; as P. (or gracile) nucleus.

1900 - A dictionary of medicine and the allied sciences
By Alexander Duane

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