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globus pallidus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun globus pallidus has 1 sense
  1. pallidum, globus pallidus, paleostriatum - the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus
    --1 is a kind of basal ganglion
    --1 is a part of lenticular nucleus, lentiform nucleus

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Globus Pallidus

Description:

The globus pallidus is a part of the brain located in the basal ganglia, primarily involved in the regulation of voluntary movement, motor functions, and cognitive processes.

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the globus pallidus refers to a pale globular structure composed of two segments, the external globus pallidus (GPe) and the internal globus pallidus (GPi).

Sense 1 Example sentence:

In Parkinson's disease, degeneration of neurons in the globus pallidus can lead to motor control problems.

Sense 2: Neurology

In neurology, the globus pallidus is a vital part of the basal ganglia circuitry involved in the regulation of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and Huntington's disease.

Sense 2 Example sentence:

Deep brain stimulation in the globus pallidus has shown promising results in alleviating the symptoms of dystonia.

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