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third ventricle

Term ID
UBERON:0002286
Synonyms
  • 3rd ventricle
  • diencephalic ventricle
  • diencephalic vesicle
  • ventriculus diencephali
  • ventriculus tertius cerebri
Definition
Part of the ventricular system of the brain, forming a single large cavity in the midline of the diencephalon; it is continuous with the lateral ventricles through the interventricular foramen and the fourth ventricle through the cerebral aqueduct. (Maryann Martone)
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