Meaning & use
colliculus
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A small rounded elevation or protuberance, especially on an organ or body structure.
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The superior colliculus in the brain plays a key role in directing visual attention and eye movements.
Surgeons identified a colliculus near the site that required careful navigation during the procedure.
A note on using this word
"Colliculus" is Latin for "small hill," and the term is used mainly in anatomy to describe small raised structures, especially in the midbrain.
Words with a similar meaning
protuberancetubercle
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