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cuneate fasciculus

the lateral portion of either of the dorsal columns of the spinal cord, which is wedge-shaped in transverse section. It is composed of ascending fibers that terminate in the nucleus cuneatus of the medulla oblongata. Also called fasciculus cuneatus. See also gracile fasciculus.

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state-dependent behavior

state-dependent behavior

actions that are affected by one’s emotional state, such as saying something hurtful to another while angry.