Medical term:
lenticula
len·ti·form nu·cle·us
, lenticular nucleus [TA]the large cone-shaped mass of gray matter forming the central core of the cerebral hemisphere. The convex base of the cone, oriented laterally and rostrally, is formed by the putamen, which together with the caudate nucleus composes the neostriatum; the apical part, oriented medially and caudally, consists of the two segments of the globus pallidus. The nucleus is anterolateral (ventrolateral) to the thalamus and caudate nucleus, from which it is separated by the internal capsule, and together with the caudate nucleus comprises the striate body.
Synonym(s): nucleus lentiformis [TA], lenticula
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lenticula
AnatomyLentiform nucleus; nucleus lentiformis [NA6].
Dermatology
Lentigo, see there.
Optics
A small lens.
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lenticular
[len-tik´u-ler]1. pertaining to or shaped like a lens.
2. pertaining to the lens of the eye.
3. pertaining to the lenticular nucleus.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
len·tic·u·lar
(len-tik'yū'lăr),1. Relating to or resembling a lens of any kind.
2. Of the shape of a lentil.
[L. lenticula, a lentil]
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len·tic·u·lar
(len-tik'yŭ'lăr)Relating to or resembling a lens of any kind.
[L. lenticula, a lentil]
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lenticular
Pertaining to, or shaped like, a lens.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
lenticular
having the appearance of a double convex lens, circular in outline, convex on both sides.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
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