Monakow's nucleus

noun

The lateral cuneate nucleus of the brain.

Meanings

nounMonakow's nucleus (plural Monakow's nuclei)

plural Monakow's nuclei

  1. The lateral cuneate nucleus of the brain.

Origin

Named after Constantin von Monakow.

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APA

Monakow's nucleus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Monakow's%20nucleus

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“Monakow's nucleus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Monakow's%20nucleus. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Monakow's nucleus,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Monakow's%20nucleus.

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