Area Postrema

Area postrema

Engelsk definition

A small, rounded eminence on each side of the FOURTH VENTRICLE, which receives nerve fibers from the SOLITARY NUCLEUS; SPINAL CORD; and adjacent areas of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA. The area postrema lies outside the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Area Postremas — Postrema, Area — Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone — Chemoreceptor Trigger Zones — Trigger Zone, Chemoreceptor — Trigger Zones, Chemoreceptor — Zone, Chemoreceptor Trigger — Zones, Chemoreceptor Trigger