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substantia nigra meaning and definition
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Definition of substantia nigra (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
- synonyms: locus niger, nucleus niger
Source: Princeton University Wordnet