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PERIAQUEDUCTAL GRAY

\pˈi͡əɹɪˌakwɪdˌʌktə͡l ɡɹˈe͡ɪ], \pˈi‍əɹɪˌakwɪdˌʌktə‍l ɡɹˈe‍ɪ], \p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˌa_k_w_ɪ_d_ˌʌ_k_t_əl ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ]\

Definitions of PERIAQUEDUCTAL GRAY

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Central gray matter surrounding the cerebral aqueduct in the mesencephalon. Physiologically it is probably involved in rage reactions, the lordosis reflex, feeding responses, bladder tonus, and pain.

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