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nucleus gracilis

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Main Entry: nucleus grac·i·lis
Pronunciation: -'gras-&-l&s
Function: noun
: a nucleus in the posterior part of the medulla oblongata inwhich the fibers of the fasciculus gracilis terminate
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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nucleus gracilis nucleus grac·i·lis (grās'ə-lĭs)
n.
The medial of the three nuclei of the dorsal spinal column, receiving dorsal root fibers conveying sensory innervation of the leg.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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