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dentate nucleus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dentate nucleus has 1 sense
  1. dentate nucleus - a large laminar nucleus of gray matter within the white matter of each cerebral hemisphere
    --1 is a kind of
    nucleus
    --1 is a part of cerebellum

Definitions from the Web

Dentate Nucleus

Description:

The dentate nucleus is a region in the cerebellum that plays a crucial role in motor control and coordination.

Senses:

  • Medical: In medical terms, the dentate nucleus refers to a specific group of neurons located in the cerebellum.

Usages:

  • Motor Control: The dentate nucleus contributes to the planning, initiation, and coordination of fine movements.
  • Neurology: Studying the dentate nucleus helps researchers better understand various neurological disorders and their underlying mechanisms.

Sample Sentences:

  • The damage to the patient's dentate nucleus resulted in difficulties with balance and coordination.
  • Neurologists have discovered abnormal activity in the dentate nucleus of individuals with Parkinson's disease.
  • The researcher conducted a study to examine the connections between the dentate nucleus and movement disorders.

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