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supraoptic nucleus

Term ID
UBERON:0001929
Synonyms
  • nucleus supraopticus
  • nucleus supraopticus hypothalami
  • nucleus tangentialis (Riley)
  • SO
  • supra-optic nucleus
  • supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus
  • supraoptic nucleus proper (Lenhossek)
  • supraoptic nucleus, general
  • supraoptic nucleus, proper
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Definition
The supraoptic nucleus (SON) is a nucleus of magnocellular neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus of the mammalian brain. The nucleus is situated at the base of the brain, adjacent to the optic chiasm. [WP,unvetted]. (2)
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