nigrosome

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noun

A small cluster of dopaminergic cells within the substantia nigra

Scrabble 12

Meanings

nounnigrosome (plural nigrosomes)

plural nigrosomes

  1. A small cluster of dopaminergic cells within the substantia nigra
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APA

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Chicago

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