relay nucleus

a nucleus that relays nerve impulses from one tract to another within the central nervous system. For example, the lateral geniculate nuclei receive fibers from the optic tract and send fibers to the visual cortex. Relay nuclei are especially prominent in the thalamus.

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May 8th 2024

drug tolerance

see tolerance.