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English 1 sense of the expression substantia nigra:
NOUNbodysubstantia nigra, nucleus niger, locus nigera layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain
Englishsubstantia nigra: 1 sense noun 1, body
MeaningA layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease.
Synonymsnucleus niger, locus niger
Part ofmidbrain, mesencephalonThe middle portion of the brain
Broaderneural structureA structure that is part of the nervous system
Spanishlocus niger
Catalanlocus niger, substància negra

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