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Definition of Paleostriatum
1. Noun. The inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus.
Exact synonyms: Globus Pallidus, Pallidum
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Group relationships: Lenticular Nucleus, Lentiform Nucleus
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Group relationships: Lenticular Nucleus, Lentiform Nucleus
Medical Definition of Paleostriatum
1. Term denoting the globus pallidus and expressing the hypothesis that this component of the striate body developed earlier in evolution than the "neostriatum" or striatum (caudate nucleus and putamen) and that it is a diencephalic derivative. Origin: paleo-+ L. Striatum (05 Mar 2000)