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Corpus Callosum: Tightly bundled nerve fibers that connect the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum.

Pacinian Corpuscles: Sensory receptors located deep in the epidermis that detect pressure and vibration.

Meissners Corpuscles: Sensory receptors concentrated in the epidermis of the fingers and lips that make these areas very sensitive to touch.

Corpus Luteum: A structure formed from the ovulated follicle in the ovary; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Corpus Christi Play: A religious play performed outdoors in the medieval period that enacts an event from the Bible, such as the story of Adam and Eve, Noah's flood, the crucifixion, and so on. The word is deriv . . . View Full Definition