colliculus

A small elevation.

Noun

  1. A small elevation.
    • Near-synonym: monticulus (geographical or anatomical)

    Synonyms: monticulus

Origin

From Latin colliculus, diminutive of collis (“hill”).

Forms

colliculi

Related

knoll

Derived

anterior colliculus collicular colliculate facial colliculus inferior colliculus posterior colliculus seminal colliculus superior colliculus

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