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lateral superior olivary nucleus

Term ID
UBERON:0002779
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.
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