Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lemniscus
Noun
lɛmˈnɪskəs
Definition
A band of fibers in the brain that transmits sensory information.
Examples
- The medial lemniscus plays a crucial role in the pathway for touch sensations.
- Researchers studied the lemniscus to understand sensory processing better.
Meaning
In anatomy, a lemniscus refers to a structure that carries signals related to sensation, often related to specific types of sensory information such as touch or pain.
Synonyms
- none
