SUBTHALAMUS
\sˈʌbθɐlˌaməs], \sˈʌbθɐlˌaməs], \s_ˈʌ_b_θ_ɐ_l_ˌa_m_ə_s]\
Definitions of SUBTHALAMUS
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A transition zone in the anterior part of the diencephalon interposed between the thalamus, hypothalamus, and tegmentum of the mesencephalon. Components of the subthalamus include the SUBTHALAMIC NUCLEUS, zona incerta, nucleus of field H, and the nucleus of ansa lenticularis. The latter contains the ENTOPEDUNCULAR NUCLEUS.
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