precuneus

precuneus definition - medical

pre·cu·ne·us (prē-kyo͞oˈnē-əs)

noun pl. pre·cu·ne·i (-nē-īˌ)
A division of the medial surface of each cerebral hemisphere between the cuneus and the paracentral lobule. Also called quadrate lobe.

Related Forms:

  • pre·cuˈne·ate (-ātˌ, -ĭt) adjective

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