LENTIFORM NUCLEUS
\lˈɛntɪfˌɔːm njˈuːklɪəs], \lˈɛntɪfˌɔːm njˈuːklɪəs], \l_ˈɛ_n_t_ɪ_f_ˌɔː_m n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
Definitions of LENTIFORM NUCLEUS
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a basal ganglion shaped like a lens and including the outer reddish putamen and the inner pale yellow pallidum
By Princeton University
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a basal ganglion shaped like a lens and including the outer reddish putamen and the inner pale yellow pallidum
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Striped gray and white matter consisting of the NEOSTRIATUM and paleostriatum (GLOBUS PALLIDUS). It is located in front of and lateral to the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere. The gray substance is made up of the CAUDATE NUCLEUS and the lentiform nucleus (the latter consisting of the GLOBUS PALLIDUS and PUTAMEN). The white matter is the internal capsule.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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