Definition of ventromedial in English:
ventromedial
adjectiveˌvɛntrə(ʊ)ˈmiːdiəlˌventrōˈmēdēəl
Biology Situated towards the middle of the ventral side.
Example sentencesExamples
- Cells in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus have been shown to selectively express steroidogenic factor - 1.
- The descending fibers of the spinal tract of the trigeminal nerve can be observed ventromedial to the inferior cerebellar peduncle.
- The macular pad forms an island on the ventromedial part of the thin wall.
- Called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, it lies just a couple of inches behind the right eye.
- The ventromedial section is linked to personality and social behaviour.
Derivatives
adverb
Biology It merges ventromedially with a small collection of gray matter called the zona incerta.
Example sentencesExamples
- The post-tympanic process of the squamosal is developed with a vertical process that forms a long, slim, ventromedially directed point.