NCIt synonyms : Nucleus of the Solitary Tract; Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius; Nucleus Tractus Solitarius;
NCIt definition : A cluster of nerve cell bodies that form a column of gray matter in the dorsomedial
region of the medulla oblongata. The solitary nucleus comprises the gustatory and
visceral sensory nuclei of the brainstem, processing impulses from the taste buds,
pharynx, larynx, intestinal and respiratory tracts, heart, and large blood vessels.;