Term Name: | lateral superior olivary nucleus |
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Synonyms: | inferior olivary complex dorsalaccessory nucleus, LSON, nucleus olivaris superior lateralis, superior olivary complex, lateral part, superior olive lateral part |
Definition: | One of two recognized nuclei comprising the superior olive. The lateral superior olivary nucleus is much less prominent in humans than in many rodents and carnivores. In the latter species, it is frequently described as S- or V-shaped. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002779] |