Colliculus

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small elevation.

    "Near-synonym: monticulus (geographical or anatomical)"

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monticulus

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"Near-synonym: monticulus (geographical or anatomical)"

Etymology

From Latin colliculus, diminutive of collis (“hill”).

Related phrases

anterior colliculusfacial colliculusinferior colliculusposterior colliculusseminal colliculussuperior colliculus

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