Etymology

globus pallidus

Today it means: The inner part of the lenticular nucleus of the brain. Full definition →

Latin globus pallidus
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  1. Latin · derived fromglobus pallidus“pale body”
  2. English todayglobus pallidus

From Latin globus pallidus (“pale body”).

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