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Definition of Substantia nigra
1. Noun. A layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease.
Exact synonyms: Locus Niger, Nucleus Niger
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Mesencephalon, Midbrain
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Mesencephalon, Midbrain
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