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tractus

/ˈtræktəs/ noun · British & US
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What does tractus mean?

noun

A tractus is a Latin term used in anatomy to refer to a bundle of nerve fibers. It is also used in music to describe a long, flowing melody.

Example

"The neurologist studied the tractus of the spinal cord to understand the effects of the injury."

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