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Definition of Corpus striatum
1. Noun. A striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus.
Exact synonyms: Striate Body, Striatum
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Terms within: Caudate, Caudate Nucleus, Lenticular Nucleus, Lentiform Nucleus
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Terms within: Caudate, Caudate Nucleus, Lenticular Nucleus, Lentiform Nucleus
Definition of Corpus striatum
1. Noun. (anatomy) The striated mass of white and grey matter in front of the thalamus on each side of the brain ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Corpus striatum
1. Striped gray and white matter consisting of the neostriatum and paleostriatum (globus pallidus). It is located in front of and lateral to the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere. The gray substance is made up of the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus (the latter consisting of the globus pallidus and putamen). The white matter is the internal capsule. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corpus Striatum
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