brain sand

The term brain sand refers to calcareous deposits often found in the pineal gland ( Crosby-1962 ) and other brain structures such as the choroid plexus ( Wikipedia ).

Also known as: brain sand, Acervulus, Corpora arenacea

NeuroNames ID: 1461

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brain sand
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Acervulus
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brain sand
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Corpora arenacea
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