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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus |
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Either of a pair of neuron clusters in the hypothalamus situated directly above the optic chiasma that receives photic input from the retina via the optic nerve and that regulate the body's circadian rythyms. |
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Either of a pair of neuron clusters in the hypothalamus situated directly above the optic chiasma that receives photic input from the retina via the optic nerve and that regulate the body's circadian rythyms. |
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Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms Edited by Ian Galloway Published by American Psychological Association 2014 |
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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus |
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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus |
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