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Subthalamic Nucleus

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small nucleus located below the thalamus in the brain, playing a crucial role in various motor functions and implicated in the development of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: The subthalamic nucleus as a specific anatomical region.

Example Sentence: The subthalamic nucleus is a key component of the basal ganglia.

Sense 2:

Definition: The subthalamic nucleus in the context of Parkinson's disease.

Example Sentence: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus has shown promising results in alleviating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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