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tractus solitarius
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Main Entry: tractus sol·i·ta·ri·us
Pronunciation: -"säl-i-'tar-E-&s
Function: noun
: a descending tract of nerve fibersthat is situated near the dorsal surface of the medulla oblongata, mediates especially the sense of taste, and includes fibers from the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves
Main Entry: tractus sol·i·ta·ri·us
Pronunciation: -"säl-i-'tar-E-&s
Function: noun
: a descending tract of nerve fibersthat is situated near the dorsal surface of the medulla oblongata, mediates especially the sense of taste, and includes fibers from the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves
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