calamus scriptorius

calamus scriptorius definition - medical

cal·a·mus scrip·to·ri·us (kălˈə-məs skrĭp-tôrˈē-əs)

noun
The inferior reedlike part of the rhomboid fossa of the fourth ventricle of the brain. Also called Arantius' ventricle.

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