Lentiform Nucleus Definition
noun
The large, cone-shaped mass of gray matter that forms the central core of the cerebral hemisphere, whose outermost convex base is formed by the putamen and whose innermost apical part consists of the globus pallidus.
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Synonyms:
- lenticular-nucleus
Origin of Lentiform Nucleus
From its somewhat biconvex appearance when viewed from certain angles
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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