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单词 corpus callosum
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Definition of corpus callosum in English:

corpus callosum

nounPlural corpora callosakəˈləʊsəmˌkôrpəs kəˈlōsəm
Anatomy
  • A broad band of nerve fibres joining the two hemispheres of the brain.

    〔剖〕胼胝体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The great cerebral vein can be seen curving below the splenium of the corpus callosum to empty into the straight sinus.
    • The mass extended into the left hemisphere through the anterior corpus callosum and obliterated the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle.
    • In addition, in murderers' brains, the corpus callosum - a band of tissue that links the right and left hemispheres - also functioned poorly.
    • In the depths of the specimen it is possible to see the inferior surface of the corpus callosum, to which the body of the fornix is firmly attached.
    • In this preparation the corpus callosum, caudate nucleus, and most brainstem structures have been removed.

Origin

Early 18th century: from corpus and Latin callosum, neuter of callosus 'tough'.

Definition of corpus callosum in US English:

corpus callosum

nounˌkôrpəs kəˈlōsəm
Anatomy
  • A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.

    〔剖〕胼胝体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the depths of the specimen it is possible to see the inferior surface of the corpus callosum, to which the body of the fornix is firmly attached.
    • In this preparation the corpus callosum, caudate nucleus, and most brainstem structures have been removed.
    • In addition, in murderers' brains, the corpus callosum - a band of tissue that links the right and left hemispheres - also functioned poorly.
    • The great cerebral vein can be seen curving below the splenium of the corpus callosum to empty into the straight sinus.
    • The mass extended into the left hemisphere through the anterior corpus callosum and obliterated the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle.

Origin

Early 18th century: from corpus and Latin callosum, neuter of callosus ‘tough’.

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