What is another word for lateral geniculate body?
Pronunciation: [lˈatəɹə͡l d͡ʒɛnˈɪkjʊlˌe͡ɪt bˈɒdi] (IPA) 
The lateral geniculate body, also known as the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), is an important structure in the visual pathway. It receives visual information from the retina and relays it to the primary visual cortex. There are a few terms that could be used as synonyms for the lateral geniculate body, including the thalamic lateral geniculate nucleus, the lateral geniculate thalamus, or simply the geniculate nucleus. Additionally, in some literature, it may also be referred to as the optic thalamus or the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus. No matter the terminology used, this structure plays a crucial role in our perception of the visual world.
