colliculus

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colliculus (kɒˈlɪkjʊləs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -li
anatomy a small elevation, as on the surface of the optic lobe of the brain
 
[C19: New Latin]

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colliculus col·lic·u·lus (kə-lĭk'yə-ləs)
n. pl. col·lic·u·li (-lī')
A small elevation above the surrounding parts of a structure.

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