LOCUSCOERULEUS

Locus coeruleus

The locus coeruleus is a nucleus in the pons involved with physiological responses to stress and panic. It was discovered in the 18th century by Félix Vicq-d'Azyr, or maybe later by Johann Christian Reil.

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locus coeruleus

Noun

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


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