olivary nucleus
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n.
A dense aggregate of small nerve cells arranged in a folded lamina, corresponding in position to the olivary body, and projecting to all parts of the contralateral half of the cerebellar cortex; inferior olivary nucleus.
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Words nearby olivary nucleus
oliva, olivaceous, Olivares, olivary, olivary body, olivary nucleus, olive, olive-backed thrush, olive branch, olive brown, olive crown
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