cisterna mag·na
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plural cisternae magnae\
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Medical Definition of cisterna magna
: a large subarachnoid space between the caudal part of the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata
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“Cisterna magna.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cisterna%20magna. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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