lemniscus

[ lem-nis-kuhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural lem·nis·ci [lem-, nis, -ahy, -, nis, -kee].

1. a band of fibers, especially of white nerve fibers in the brain.

lemniscus

/ lɛmˈnɪskəs /

noun

1. anatomy a technical name for fillet

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemniscus¹

1840–50; < New Latin, special use of Latin lēmniscus pendent ribbon < Greek lēmnískos ribbon

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemniscus¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin, from Greek lēmniskos ribbon

Example Sentences

B, A section through the same; a, the invaginated proboscis; b, proboscis sheath; c, beginning of the neck; d, lemniscus.

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