Term Name: | nucleus of solitary tract |
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Synonyms: | Geschmackskern@de, nuclei tractus solitarii, nucleus of the solitary tract, nucleus of the tractus solitarius, nucleus of tractus solitarius, nucleus solitarius, nucleus tracti solitarii, nucleus tractus solitarii, nucleus tractus solitarii medullae oblongatae, solitary nuclear complex, solitary nucleus, solitary tract nucleus |
Definition: | A neural nucleus that is part of the solitary tract nuclear complex. The solitary tract and nucleus are structures in the brainstem that carry and receive visceral sensation and taste from the facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X) cranial nerves. [WP,unvetted]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0009050] |