syl·vi·an point

the nearest point on the skull to the lateral (sylvian) fissure, about 30 mm behind the zygomatic process of the frontal bone.

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Sylvius,

Franciscus, Dutch physician, 1614-1672.

aqueduct of Sylvius

fossa of Sylvius

sylvian angle

sylvian fissure - Synonym(s): lateral cerebral sulcus

sylvian line

sylvian point

sylvian valve - Synonym(s): valve of inferior vena cava

sylvian ventricle - Synonym(s): cavity of septum pellucidum

vallecula sylvii

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