tectal nucleus

any of certain nuclei located in the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus in the dorsal part of the midbrain. They perform relay functions for the visual and auditory systems and integrate reflex functions. Some neurons in these nuclei are bimodal, responding to both visual and auditory stimuli.

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May 8th 2024

hidden grief

see disenfranchised grief.