Definition of globus pallidus in English:
globus pallidus
noun ˈpalɪdəsˈɡlōbəs ˈpalidəs
Anatomy The median part of the lentiform nucleus in the brain.
Example sentencesExamples
- These data also showed decreased volumes of the right globus pallidus, right anterior frontal region and cerebellum.
- The globus pallidus is a wedge-shaped structure between the putamen and posterior limb of the internal capsule.
- These three are separated from each other by the medial and lateral medullary laminae of the globus pallidus.
- The reduction in the activity of complex I is found in the substantia nigra, but not in other areas of the brain, such as globus pallidus or cerebral cortex.
- One of its nuclei receives input from the globus pallidus and sends fibers to the motor cortex.
- The brain, particularly the substantia nigra and the globus pallidus, contains high levels of iron.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Latin, 'pale globus'.