| splenium | <anatomy> The thickened posterior border of the corpus callosum; so called in allusion to its shape. Origin: L, a plaster, a patch, from Gr. A bandage, compress. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| splenium corporis callosi | The thickened posterior extremity of the corpus callosum. Synonym: splenium corporis callosi. (05 Mar 2000) |
| splenium of corpus callosum | The thickened posterior extremity of the corpus callosum. Synonym: splenium corporis callosi. (05 Mar 2000) |