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colliculus

Syllabification: (col·lic·u·lus)
Pronunciation: /kəˈlikyələs/

Definition of colliculus

noun (plural colliculi /-ˌlī, -ˌlē/)

Anatomy
  • a small protuberance, especially one of two pairs in the roof of the midbrain, involved respectively in vision and hearing.

Derivatives

collicular

Pronunciation: /-lər/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of collis 'hill'

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