substantia nigras

A form of substantia nigra — A brain structure located in the mesencephalon (midbrain) that plays an important role in reward, addiction, and movement, damage to which occurs in Parkinson's and Parkinsonian patients.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of substantia nigra
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