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Meaning of superior colliculus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A structure on the tectum that receives neural projections directly from the retina. It is the primary area of the brain thought to be involved in saccadic eye movements, and is also thought to be involved in hand-eye coordination.

Equivalents

Suomi yläkukkula

CEFR level

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

superior court superior general superior good superior highly composite number superior hypophyseal artery superior landlord

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