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What is a corpus callosum?

What is a corpus callosum? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. In mammals, a broad band of nerve fibres that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
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The anterior and posterior portions of the corpus callosum curve sharply downwards to form its genu and splenium, respectively.
Even when the corpus callosum is intact, striking dissociations of consciousness can be demonstrated.
We report one such case of sincipital encephalocele with agenesis of corpus callosum and intracranial lipoma.
The internal capsule and corona radiata have been exposed by removal of the corpus callosum, caudate nucleus, and diencephalon.
The mass extended into the left hemisphere through the anterior corpus callosum and obliterated the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle.
There is evidence of a small focus of hyperintensity along the undersurface of the genu of the corpus callosum.

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