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/ˌsuːpɹəkʌɪəzˈmatɪk/ · adjective
Situated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus..
When I tell you that the suprachiasmatic nucleus is composed of 20,000 brain cells, or neurons, you might assume it is enormous, consuming a vast amount of your cranial space, but actually it is tiny.
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Suprachiasmatic means Situated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus..
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When I tell you that the suprachiasmatic nucleus is composed of 20,000 brain cells, or neurons, you might assume it is enormous, consuming a vast amount of your cranial space, but actually it is tiny.
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