basal ganglia

basal ganglion

noun Anatomy.
any of several masses of gray matter in each cerebral hemisphere.

Origin:
1910–15
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basal ganglia
 
pl n
the thalamus together with other closely related masses of grey matter, situated near the base of the brain

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Main Entry:  basal ganglia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the large masses of gray matter at the base of the brain which, if damaged, would impair motor abilities
Usage:  medicine
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basal ganglia pl.n.

  1. The caudate and lentiform nuclei of the brain and the cell groups associated with them, considered as a group.

  2. All of the large masses of gray matter at the base of the cerebral hemisphere. No longer in technical use.

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