sexual dimorphic nucleus

The term sexual dimorphic nucleus refers to a collection of nerve cells located lateral to the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus at about the anterior-posterior level of the anterior commissure ( Mai-1997 ).

Also known as: sexual dimorphic nucleus, Nucleus intermedius hypothalami

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sexual dimorphic nucleus
Mai-1997
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Homo sapiens (human)
Nucleus intermedius hypothalami
Mai-1997
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Homo sapiens (human)
sexual dimorphic nucleus
Mai-1997
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