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Definition of Caudate nucleus
1. Noun. A tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain.
Exact synonyms: Caudate
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Group relationships: Corpus Striatum, Striate Body, Striatum
Derivative terms: Caudate
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Group relationships: Corpus Striatum, Striate Body, Striatum
Derivative terms: Caudate
Medical Definition of Caudate nucleus
1. Elongated gray mass of the neostriatum located adjacent to the lateral ventricle of the brain. (12 Dec 1998)