substantiae nigrae

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

nounsubstantiae nigrae pl
  1. pluralplural of substantia nigra
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APA

substantiae nigrae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/substantiae%20nigrae

MLA

“substantiae nigrae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/substantiae%20nigrae. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “substantiae nigrae,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/substantiae%20nigrae.

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