LENTICULAR NUCLEUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Lenticular Nucleus.
Lenticular Nucleus - as a noun
A basal ganglion shaped like a lens and including the outer reddish putamen and the inner pale yellow pallidum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lentiform nucleusExample Sentences
"The lenticular nucleus is a brain structure found deep within the brain."
"Damage to the lenticular nucleus can result in movement disorders."
"The lenticular nucleus is composed of the putamen and the globus pallidus."
"The lenticular nucleus plays a role in coordinating voluntary movements."
"Certain diseases, like Parkinson's, can affect the lenticular nucleus."