neostriatum

neo·stri·a·tum

noun \ˌnē-ō-(ˌ)strī-ˈāt-əm\

plural ; neo·stri·a·tumsor ; neo·stri·a·ta \-ə\ (audio pronunciation)

Definition of NEOSTRIATUM

: the phylogenetically newer part of the corpus striatum consisting of the caudate nucleus and putamen

—neo·stri·a·tal \-ˈāt-^əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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