basal ganglion

basal ganglion

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

Origin:
1910–15
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Basal ganglion is always a great word to know.
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the outer, nonvascular, nonsensitive layer of the skin, covering the true skin or corium
the middle portion of the ear, consisting of the tympanic membrane and an air-filled chamber lined with mucous membrane, that contains the malleus, incus, and stapes.
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basal ganglion

noun
any of several masses of subcortical grey matter at the base of each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement 
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