septum pellucidum
noun
septum pel·lu·ci·dum
-pə-ˈlü-sə-dəm 
plural septa pellucida
-də
: the thin double partition extending vertically from the lower surface of the corpus callosum to the fornix and neighboring parts, separating the lateral ventricles of the brain, and enclosing the fifth ventricle
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“Septum pellucidum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/septum%20pellucidum. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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