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Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
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Preferred Name

Solitary Nucleus

Definitions
A cluster of nerve cell bodies that form a column of gray matter in the dorsomedial region of the medulla oblongata. The solitary nucleus comprises the gustatory and visceral sensory nuclei of the brainstem, processing impulses from the taste buds, pharynx, larynx, intestinal and respiratory tracts, heart, and large blood vessels.
Synonyms
Nucleus of the Solitary Tract
Solitary Nucleus
Nucleus Tractus Solitarius
Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius
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