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Definition of Splenium

1. n. The thickened posterior border of the corpus callosum; -- so called in allusion to its shape.

Definition of Splenium

1. a surgical bandage [n -NIA]

Medical Definition of Splenium

1. 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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