Definition of Olivary body

1. Noun. (anatomy) Either of a pair of prominent oval structures in the medulla oblongata, the lower portion of the brainstem, containing the olivary nuclei. ¹

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Medical Definition of Olivary body

1. A genus of polished marine gastropod shells, chiefly tropical, and often beautifully coloured. Origin: L. An olive. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Olivary Body

oliphaunts
olisboi
olisbos
olisboses
olitiau
olitories
olitory
oliva
oliva inferior
oliva superior
olivaceous
olivaceous-umber
olivanic
olivanic acid
olivary
olivary body (current term)
olivary eminence
olivaster
olive
olive-backed oriole
olive-brown
olive-drab
olive-drab uniform
olive-like
olive-tipped catheter
olive-tree agaric
olive branch
olive branches
olive brown
olive drab

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