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PULVINARS

\pˈʌlvɪnˌɑːz], \pˈʌlvɪnˌɑːz], \p_ˈʌ_l_v_ɪ_n_ˌɑː_z]\

Definitions of PULVINARS

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Large mass of nuclei forming the most caudal portion of the thalamus and overhanging the geniculate bodies and the dorsolateral surface of the midbrain. It is divided into four parts: the lateral, medial, inferior, and oral pulvinar nuclei.

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