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colliculus

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɪkjʊləs/

Definition of colliculus

noun (plural colliculi /-lʌɪ, -liː/)

Anatomy
  • any of a number of small swellings in the roof of the midbrain, involved in vision and hearing.

Derivatives

collicular

adjective

Origin:

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

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