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superior olivary complex

Term ID
UBERON:0002128
Synonyms
  • regio olivaris superioris
  • superior olivary nucleus (Barr & Kiernan)
Definition
A a collection of brainstem nuclei that functions in multiple aspects of hearing and is an important component of the ascending and descending auditory pathways of the auditory system. (2)
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