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noun • The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus • The interconnected outer surface of a spore. | ||||||||
| 45% | 9 | The dorsal part of the midbrain | ||||||
noun • The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey • Containing the following nuclei: red nucleus, substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Located on the dorsal side of the midbrain | ||||||
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Dorsal Part Of The Midbrain Crossword Clue
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TECTUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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