subthalamus

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Noun subthalamus has 1 sense

subthalamus - the ventral part of the thalamus
--₁ is a kind of neural structure
--₁ is a part of thalamus
--₁ has part: subthalamic nucleus

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Subthalamus

Definition:

The subthalamus is a region of the diencephalon located beneath the thalamus and is involved in various motor functions and regulation of movement.

Sample sentences:

The subthalamus plays a crucial role in the coordination of voluntary movements.
Damage to the subthalamus can result in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
Neurons in the subthalamus communicate with the basal ganglia to control motor output.

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