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splenium

Pronunciation: /ˈspliːnɪəm/
Definition of splenium

noun

Anatomy
  • the thick posterior part of the corpus callosum of the brain.

Derivatives

splenial

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin

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Definition of splenium in the US English dictionary

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