Definition

Relating to a specific sensory pathway in the nervous system that carries touch and other sensory information to the brain.

Example

The lemniscal pathway is crucial for processing tactile sensations.

Conversation

I read that the brain's lemniscal pathway is crucial for touch perception.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know there was a specific pathway for that.

Yeah, it’s amazing how our senses are so interconnected through lemniscal pathways.

It really is — science has so many fascinating details like these.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lemniscal → It is derived from the Greek word "lemniskos" (meaning ribbon or band) combined with the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The term "lemniscal" refers to something that is ribbon-like or band-shaped, often used in anatomical contexts to describe certain structures in the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ribbon or band ('lemniskos') to remember that 'lemniscal' describes something that is ribbon-like or band-shaped.

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