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Meaning of locus coeruleus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A small nucleus, located bilaterally in the pons, which contains norepinephrine and has projections to most of the brain.

Equivalents

Français locus cœruleus

Examples

“Noradrenaline builds up carbon dioxide in yer blood, which activates your Locus Coeruleus, which essentially keeps you awake...”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

locus poenitentiae locus standi Locust locust bean locust bean gum locust borer

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