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mamillary body

/ˈmæmɪləri ˈbɒdi/

Tradução: Pequena estrutura arredondada na face inferior do cérebro, parte do sistema límbico, envolvida no processamento da memória e da navegação espacial.

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/ˈmæmɪləri ˈbɒdi/C2formalmedical
  • ptPequena estrutura arredondada na face inferior do cérebro, parte do sistema límbico, envolvida no processamento da memória e da navegação espacial.

A small, round structure located on the underside of the brain, part of the limbic system, involved in memory processing and spatial navigation.

  1. Brain structureC2formal

    A small, round structure located on the underside of the brain, part of the limbic system, involved in memory and spatial navigation.

    ptCorpo mamilar

    • Damage to the mamillary body can cause memory loss.
    • The mamillary body is connected to the hippocampus.
    • Researchers study the mamillary body to understand Alzheimer's disease.