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flocculonodular

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flocculonodular (not comparable)

(anatomy) Pertaining to the nodule and flocculus of the cerebellum.

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Based on the surface appearance, three lobes can be distinguished within the cerebellum: the anterior lobe (above the primary fissure ), the posterior lobe (below the primary fissure), and the flocculonodular lobe (below the posterior fissure). Source: Internet

The flocculonodular lobe is the only part of the cerebellar cortex that does not project to the deep nuclei—its output goes to the vestibular nuclei instead. Source: Internet

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