Definition of Putamen

1. Noun. The outer reddish part of the lenticular nucleus.

Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Group relationships: Lenticular Nucleus, Lentiform Nucleus

Definition of Putamen

1. n. The shell of a nut; the stone of a drupe fruit. See Endocarp.

Definition of Putamen

1. Noun. (anatomy) A round structure located at the base of the forebrain, regulating movement and learning. ¹

2. Noun. A hard, shell-like covering. ¹

3. Noun. (botany) The shell of a nut; the stone of a drupe fruit; endocarp. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Putamen

1. the hard covering of the kernel of certain fruits [n -MINA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Putamen

put together
put two and two together
put under
put up
put up a fight
put up one's dukes
put up or shut up
put up the shutters
put up with
put upon
put words in somebody's mouth
put words in someone's mouth
putable
putamen (current term)
putamens
putamina
putating
putative
putative(a)
putatively
putaway
putback
putbacks
putchamin
putchamins
putcheon
putcheons

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