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basal ganglion
noun
, Anatomy.
- any of several masses of gray matter in each cerebral hemisphere.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of basal ganglion1
First recorded in 1910–15
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Example Sentences
The general brain region, the basal ganglia, responded more strongly to the randomized syllables, whereas the auditory cortex, a much more specialized region, responded more strongly to the structured word speeches.
From Popular-Science
Cognitive processes, he argued, take place in the limbic lobe of the brain, whereas behavioral memory is centered in the basal ganglia.
From Washington Post
Procedural memories, supported by the basal ganglia, let us remember how to carry out habitual behaviors like riding a bike.
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