lemniscus

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A bundle of sensory nerve fibers in the brainstem that carries information to the thalamus : In neuroanatomy, a lemniscus is a specific tract of nerve fibers that transmits sensory signals, such as touch or proprioception, from the spinal cord or brainstem nuclei to the thalamus for further processing. Usage The word "lemniscus" is a highly specialized term used almost excl...