colliculus

/ (kɒˈlɪkjʊləs) /

noun plural -li

anatomy a small elevation, as on the surface of the optic lobe of the brain

Word Origin for colliculus

C19: New Latin

Medical definitions for colliculus

colliculus
[ kə-lĭkyə-ləs ]

n. pl. col•lic•u•li (-lī′)

A small elevation above the surrounding parts of a structure.