Basal Ganglion (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hyponyms

• Caudate
• Paleostriatum
• Striate Body
• Globus Pallidus
• Amygdaloid Nucleus
• Corpus Amygdaloideum
• Lentiform Nucleus
• Striatum