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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Basal Ganglion.
Basal Ganglion - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ganglionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The basal ganglion is a collection of structures in the brain that are involved in movement and coordination."
"Damage to the basal ganglion can result in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease."
"The basal ganglion receives input from multiple areas of the brain."
"Research has shown that the basal ganglion plays a role in decision making and reward processing."
"A dysfunction in the basal ganglion can lead to abnormal muscle tone."
