Meaning of the word "corpus callosum" in English

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corpus callosum

US /ˌkɔːr.pəs kəˈloʊ.səm/
UK /ˈkɔː.pəs kəˈləʊ.səm/
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Noun

a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.

Example:
The corpus callosum facilitates communication between the left and right sides of the brain.
Damage to the corpus callosum can lead to various neurological deficits.